Professional Building Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Production of contract documents including plans and specifications
• Performs heating/cooling and system sizing calculations
• Develops Process and Control schematics
• Prepares contract drawings and specifications
• Develops Control descriptions
• Mentors and trains entry-level mechanical engineers
• Prepares construction and design cost estimates
• Manages the mechanical HVAC and odor control portion of small to medium sized projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Interfaces with client and internal project management team
• Works with multi-discipline project teams
• Prepares technical memorandums and reports
• Works as part of the project team and to effectively complete one or more portions of large or complex tasks
• Works with experienced mechanical engineers to develop mechanical design and analysis approach
• Follows selected design approach through completion of analysis, detailing and presentation
• Recognizes results for discrepancies or inconsistencies
• Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications; works logically and is technically consistent with design standards and accuracy
• Improves technical knowledge and skills
• Considers and refines existing standards and approaches for application to specific projects
• Maintains professionalism in relationships with other office and team members
• Plans work so that broad tasks and specific details are correctly sequenced and followed through to completion
• Back checks work for approach and correctness
• Monitors scope, schedule, and budget
• Understands and implements company and client technical standards on projects
• Controls the work for a small project or an element of a larger project
• Productively works through conflict to keep the project moving forward
• Travel required when requested
• Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6-12 years experience working with custom HVAC equipment, odor control, fire detection and protection and miscellaneous water systems for water and wastewater facilities
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Proficiency in the design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of national and local energy codes
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 820
• Strong knowledge of design of HVAC and odor control systems
• Strong knowledge of hazardous/classified area design
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control strategies, and the development of control schematics based upon these documents
• Ability to work with multi-discipline project teams
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to make basic technical decisions regarding analysis and detailing
• Ability to work independently to effectively complete routine tasks
• Listens and understands the concerns and needs with other office and team members
• Ability to control behavior under situations involving pressure, conflict and uncertainty
• Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive
• Comfortable in public speaking roles
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD
  
  

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.