Lead mechanical engineering design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection on critical infrastructure projects. Produce design documents, calculations, 2D/3D models, specifications, and construction support. Conduct site surveys, develop design criteria, perform equipment sizing and system analyses, coordinate with other disciplines, participate in reviews, and mentor junior engineers.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will get to use your mechanical engineering skills to focus on HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression and/or facility systems to support Critical Infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Demonstrate a range of technical capabilities with experience in Mechanical Engineering and design, and development of contract documents (design reports, analysis reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, etc.).
- Lead or assist in the definition of mechanical project scope
- Performs site surveys of existing facilities for as-built document generation, rehabilitation designs, and for construction support of new facilities. Adherence to a Zero-Incident safety goal is expected.
- Establish user requirements, analyze system functional and performance requirements, and define design criteria
- Develop appropriate mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design schemes.
- Prepare and interpret engineering calculations including heat load and hydraulic calculations, and perform system analyses
- Prepare equipment sizing while ensuring that all analyses satisfy user and system requirements
- Provide input to other disciplines within the project design team on mechanical requirements for layouts and project designs
- Conduct interface management between related systems and disciplines.
- Prepare technical specifications including input received from other project disciplines
- Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports
- Prepare or provide input to 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings. Utilization of CAD and/or Building Information Modeling design software is expected.
- Participate in and contribute to design reviews
- Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports
- Reviewing and approving mechanical system drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with requests for information, field design changes, and nonconformance reports raised during the construction phase
- Guide and mentor more junior engineers
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Profession registration and/or Masters Degree.
- 8+ years of project engineering/design experience in buildings HVAC, Plumbing and Drainage, and Fire Protection
- Experience in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling software, or file management software is a plus. Working knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Trane Trace, MathCAD, and/or other software packages typically associated with engineering.
- Working knowledge of industry standards (NFPA, ASHRAE), regulations, and codes (International Code Council) pertinent to the infrastructure mechanical engineering discipline
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Experience in sustainable design practices and LEED certification is advantageous.
- Willingness to learn, develop and apply new techniques, standards, and processes.
- Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise engineers and designers.
- Candidate should be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience in LRT, Metro, or Railway /transit design projects is beneficial.
- Experience with greenfield and brownfield interfaces, including constructability experience
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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