Overview

Gauthier, Alvarado & Associates, a Northern Virginia Architectural/Engineering firm, is a multi-disciplined engineering firm in Fairfax, Virginia. We provide Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical engineering for a variety of projects that include commercial office buildings, educational facilities, public agencies, and interior tenant build-outs. GAA is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with experience in managing a team of people as well as developing construction documents for HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing and control systems. LEED certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the candidate will include:

• Reviewing projects for coordination
• Managing the mechanical team and assigning projects
• Preparation of studies, design, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration services
• Good communication and writing skills are a must.

We are interested in candidates who are self-motivated, posses a great attitude and who will fit in as a vital member of our firm working closely with our in-house Architects, structural and electrical engineers. The person will be involved in a variety of projects ranging throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• PE required.
• Minimum 18 years of experience in mechanical design for commercial, educational and government facility projects. Proven Supervisory skills.
• Experience with design and analysis of air and hydronic distribution systems, refrigeration, boilers, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and controls for building HVAC systems.
• Experience with design and analysis of plumbing systems.
• Construction observation experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Carrier HAP Program (or similar load estimating programs), Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Candidates must be well-organized and clear communicators
• Candidate must have hands-on experience with construction documents, writing specifications, and understanding building codes.