Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Full time

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Job Description:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

General Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with project manager and/or client

Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representative

Develop feasibility studies and project cost estimates

Maintains working knowledge of latest building codes and standards in the industry

Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection

Perform and/or review calculations and energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.

Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staff

Edit or draft project specifications

Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site

Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes

Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance

Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.

Prepare project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, requests for reproduction services

Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications

Perform production and quality monitoring of construction documents per company standards individually and or for less experienced staff

Develop and mentor less experienced staff

Perform related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required

Professional Registration

LEED Accredited professional preferred

Experience:

15 + years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems)

Experience as a lead engineer on projects of varying sizes

Skills/Competencies:

Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam

Proficiency in BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work ( Crain’s Cool Place to Work ( and a Best and Brightest ( company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.

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Worksite address

birmingham, AL, 35275, US

Who can apply

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