Perform advanced heating and cooling load calculations
Develop sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas
Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases
Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements
Develop air and water flows
Understand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application
Use the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system
Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application
Coordinate with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc) for all HVAC details
Respond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals
Understand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan
Understand the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and deliver appropriate documentation
Modify sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems
Understand both constant and variable flow systems, and properly apply equipment
Meet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
EIT (Engineer in Training) required; PE License a plus
5-15 years of relevant experience
Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education or Laboratory projects
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proactive and collaborative team member
BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and much more, to all our full-time employees.
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BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.
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Salary Range for 5 -15 years of experience: $90,000 - $160,000