What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at KZF Design?
At KZF Design, we help our clients design better futures. Our team of more than 75 architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and planners have created landmarks across the country and around the world.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is capable and experienced in all areas of Mechanical Engineering for buildings. They are an experienced engineer designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for design, bid, permit, and construction. Position requires broad knowledge of building mechanical engineering systems from conceptual development, final design, and owner acceptance. Position works closely with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines in a dynamic multi-discipline full-service A/E firm.
The responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work with Director, Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
- Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers
- Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets
- Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects
- Capable and experienced in all areas of Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on buildings and building site mechanical systems
- Experience producing Mechanical & Plumbing design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm
- Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems
- Experience working with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel
- Experience mentoring and supervising mechanical and plumbing engineers, designers and other technical personnel
- Broad knowledge of building mechanical engineering, concept development, and final design including HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and Mechanical utility systems, and mechanical utility systems
- Experience designing building HVAC systems to meet LEED criteria
- Experience using HVAC analysis software; Carrier HAP or NIBS Trace 700 preferred
- Experience working with architects, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, designers, and other technical personnel
- Experience mentoring and supervising mechanical engineers, designers and other technical personnel
- Comfortable with a broad range of project types
- Familiarity and experience working with building codes
- Knowledgeable in related areas of building design
- Proficiency in REVIT MEP
- Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience managing parallel assignments
- Proactive and assertive in problem solving
- Staff management and client relationship skills
- Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
- Experience providing marketing and project interview support
- Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
- LEED certification (preferred)
- Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English
- Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of mechanical engineering design/production for assigned projects
- Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
This is a full-time position with an expectation of being in the downtown Cincinnati office multiple days a week, subject to change according to company policy. KZF offers flexibility in setting hours to balance work and personal life.
KZF Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Leadership says:
- KZF Design helps our clients design a better future
- Multidisciplinary: Architecture, MEP, Structural, Civil, Interior Design and Planning
- Public markets served include Education, Transportation, and Federal/State/Local government
- Private markets served include Commercial & Industrial and Workplace Design
- Strong project portfolio across all six markets
- Cincinnati’s 5th largest Architecture Firm (Business Courier May-2021)
- Cincinnati’s 6th largest Engineering Firm (Business Courier Feb-2021)
- For 33 years KZF has been ranked as an Interior Design Giant by Interior Design magazine
- We have been in business for more than 60 years
- Financially strong and stable – consistently profitable since 1992
- Company consistently works on self-improvement to ensure long term success
- Stable workforce with an average tenure of 15 years
- Good Benefits including health care, life and disability insurance, and 401-k matching
The Team says:
- A warm culture – people genuinely care and support one another
- A sense of family with common goals and mutual respect throughout the workplace
- Working together as a multidisciplinary team makes us stronger
- Flexibility in setting hours allows balance between work and personal life
- A firm that celebrates its history and heritage
- Continuity of staff with valuable experience makes employees feel stable
- Interacting as one team in one office makes collaboration easier and more enjoyable
- A company where you can grow – changing for the better and you can be a part of it
- Architectural teams are backed by strong in-house interior design, civil, MEP and structural engineers
- A focus on technology and technical tools that make design and collaboration better
High-profile projects and partnering with national/internationally recognized design firms
- A great downtown location in a LEED® Gold and ENERGY STAR® office designed by us
- Awesome, open office workspace that has been designed to foster collaboration
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person