Mechanical Engineer - Burlington, MA, United States

Only for registered members Burlington, MA, United States

1 day ago

$70,000 - $120,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Description · Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustaina ...

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Description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a Mechanical Engineer, your role in our professional consulting services team is to work independently on multidisciplinary projects of various complexity as a discipline leader, through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for leading the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems on municipal water treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric power plants, and private industrial water applications in different locations across North America. Every project has its own unique challenges, and you are considered a resource for solutions to those challenges.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for various projects from preliminary design through bid and construction phases.
Develop basis of design reports (BODR) and technical memorandums for small-to- medium size projects, setting criteria for following design stages.
Develop design documents including drawings, specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs (OPCC).
Respond to RFIs, review submittals and shop drawings, and attend construction site visits for design compliance.
Develop HVAC calculations including building cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution system sizing, and hydronic distribution system sizing.
Develop Plumbing calculations including domestic water, sanitary waste, and storm water systems sizing.
Apply design codes and standards based on the project needs.
Coordinate design with other design disciplines throughout the life of a project.
Assist with mentoring engineers in training (EIT) to develop and strengthen their skills and technical abilities.
Travel to job sites in your state of residence and other states (5%)

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

In-depth understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals such as psychrometric chart, refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
Experience in designing HVAC and Plumbing systems. Fire Protection design is a plus.
Strong familiarity with design codes and standards of practice.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of all phases of project deliverables.
Ability to lead one or more projects simultaneously.
Experience with HVAC load calculation software – HAP or Trace.
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in designing HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, chemical storage rooms, and hydroelectric power plants.
Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements for HVAC systems serving wastewater treatment plants.
Strong client presentation skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Minimum of 7 years of experience

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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