RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Engineer will design HVAC, plumbing, and hydronic systems that are code complaint, cost-effective, and meet quality and schedule requirements
• Develop mechanical design packages for permitting and construction
• Manage high quality BIM (REVIT) models, engineering drawings, and PIDs for all mechanical systems
• Produce high level cost estimates with material take off information for all sizes of projects in short time frames
• Manage and coordinate design with other disciplines, resolve design issues creatively
• Maintain, lead, and develop/write design standards, mechanical details, specifications, and sequences of operations
• Communicate effectively and timely to stakeholders and engineering team
• As a Mechanical Engineer, you will prioritize and manage heavy workload to ensure high quality and productivity
• Collaborate with end users to gather inputs, host meetings, take notes and be a part of cross functional collaboration

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-5 years of experience leading large-scale projects; Previous industrial/manufacturing building design experience preferred
• PE registration in CA, preferred
• Proficient in the use of: Trane TRACE or Carrier HAP, Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
• Familiar with the following design and calculations: duct sizing & static pressure, piping pressure drop, pump selection, NPSH, fuel gas pipe sizing, steam, and condensate pipe sizing
• Experience in designing HVAC systems for pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, manufacturing, and industrial-type facilities
• Design experience with equipment including: cooling towers, chillers, heat recovery chillers, gas fired and electric water boilers, packaged and custom HVAC units, air-source & water-source heat pumps, combustible & non-combustible dust collectors, dehumidifiers, fans, pumps, thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers, heat exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), control valves and associated instrumentation
• Design experience with systems including variable exhaust and supply, combustible dust collection, air to air, air to water and water to water heat recovery, VOC abatement, smoke removal, hazardous, general and process exhaust, DOAS, ventilation and general HVAC
• Direct knowledge and experience in writing engineering specifications, developing mechanical details, and writing sequences of operation for HVAC systems
• Expert in: IECC, IMC, IPC/UPC, IFC, NFPA, SMACNA, ACGIH, and ASHRAE 62 and 90.1
• Must have excellent communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.