4-year degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus; relevant 2-year degrees may be considered.
Minimum 8 years of HVAC design experience, especially using Autodesk Revit.
Preferred experience in electrical design for commercial/industrial buildings and mission critical facilities.
Required experience in developing mechanical calculations and utilization of calculation software.
Experience managing the entire construction process from design to fieldwork is essential.
Strong preference for candidates with experience leading mechanical design teams and client interactions.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical system controls is a plus.
Responsibilities
Utilize Autodesk Revit to create detailed design documents.
Perform and review mechanical system calculations.
Produce and interpret hydronic and airflow flow diagrams.
Select and specify HVAC equipment for projects.
Draft detailed sequences of operations for mechanical systems.
Specify mechanical controls systems effectively.
Communicate clearly with clients and co-workers to meet deadlines.
Mentor and train junior engineers and designers.
Benefits
36-hour standard work week for better work-life balance.
Flexible hybrid working arrangement to accommodate remote work.
13 paid holidays for enhanced time off.
100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for full-time employees.
Subsidized spouse and family insurance premiums.
Reimbursement for professional licensing costs.
Employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance.
Access to a 401(k) plan with annual contributions.
Full Job Description
SMC is actively looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to direct and execute mechanical design for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and various system calculations.
This candidate shall be capable of executing mechanical design projects independently, beginning with driving concept level discussions and proceeding through generation of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The mechanical design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate will be highly capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (electrical, telecommunications, fire protection, plumbing) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc.
The ideal candidate will additionally be involved in growing the mechanical expertise within the company, through internal training; development and implementation of design standards; oversight and execution of quality control practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This candidate will have the opportunity to direct and execute the mechanical design while working and coordinating with clients and design leads from all disciplines. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Utilize Autodesk Revit to produce detailed design documents.
Perform and review airside and hydronic calculations for multiple mechanical systems.
Produce and understand hydronic & airflow flow diagrams.
Select and specify HVAC equipment.
Understand and be capable of creating detailed sequences of operations (SOO) for the mechanical systems they design.
Understand and be capable of specifying mechanical controls systems.
Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications
Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.
Have the ability to travel when required to project sites (approximately 10-20% travel).
Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
Lead other engineers, designers, and modelers, and coordinate the tasks of multiple teams to execute project delivery of several projects simultaneously.
Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop mechanical design knowledge base.
Be able to work independently while coordinating with senior personnel and other disciplines.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of electrical systems in the context of coordinating mechanical design requirements.
Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
QUALIFICATIONS
4-year degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus. 2-year degrees and MET degrees with work experience will be considered.
Minimum 8 years of experience in HVAC design, particularly using Autodesk Revit.
Experience in electrical design for larger industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
Experience developing detailed mechanical calculations and use of calculation software is required.
Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
Experience leading mechanical design teams and interfacing with clients is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.
Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.
LOCATION
This position will begin as remote, with plans to transition to a hybrid role as we continue to grow. We anticipate establishing offices in both the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth metro areas in the near future, at which point it will become a hybrid role.
COMPENSATION
Base Compensation: $125,000-$350,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)
SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.
