Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, EPC (35159)

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, EPC
Locations:
Reno NV
Carson City NV
San Francisco CA

Medical, Dental, 401(k)
Pay Range: $160-$200K

The Mechanical Engineers is part of the Infrastructure Development team and is the Mechanical Engineer of Record on projects (Hazardous occupancy, clean and dry spaces, chemical process / industrial plants), responsible for mechanical and plumbing deliverables (specifications, calculations, permit / construction documents, construction administration)

Responsibilities:

• Design ownership for a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems including: industrial/non-potable water, HVAC systems (labs, offices, industrial plants), process heating / cooling systems, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, abatement systems (dust collectors, scrubbers), cooling towers, fans/pumps, plumbing, etc.
• Review conceptual designs from developing Engineers and identify technical and financial risks.
• Responsible for designing/reviewing mechanical engineering deliverables with respect to code compliance and ensuring design maintains the highest level of quality.
• Develop and improve project workflows and standards to ensure each design is consistently excellent.
• Participate in on-field construction and commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and real-time issue resolution.
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of equipment general arrangements, P&IDs, isometrics, tie-in lists and material takeoffs.
• Travel to project site and meetings as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8 years of work experience in HVAC and Plumbing/FP design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer with NCEES record with ability to apply for NV and SC
• Expert familiarity with ICC including International Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Codes, NFPA standards, SMACNA duct construction standards, ACGIH Ventilation Practices and ASHRAE
• Expert in designing condenser fluid heat rejection systems, chillers, boilers, air handling units, air and water source heat pumps, dust collectors, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, and pumps.
• Experience with the following is preferred: Abatement systems (thermal oxidizers, dry and wet scrubbers), Heat Exchangers (shell/tube, plate/frame, brazed fin), Control Valves and Instrumentation, and Heat Recovery Systems.
• Working knowledge of writing sequences of operation for HVAC and chilled water systems.
• Ability to specify ductwork material and size for various ducted exhaust systems and pressure classes.
• Ability to specify pipe material and size for various thermal hydronic systems.
• Ability to create or edit construction specifications covering mechanical, process piping and plumbing systems.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD required. Revit experience is highly preferred.
• Experience sourcing and specifying mechanical equipment and executing RFP process.
• Strong experience with engineering software packages: Pipe-Flo, AFT Arrow or other hydraulic modeling application, Caesar II, AspenTech applications and/or Applied Flow Technology applications, Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, Navisworks, Bluebeam.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.