
Mechanical HVAC Engineer – Life Sciences
Wood
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Wood is currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in industrial HVAC, Utilities and Plumbing system design.
- Prepare construction drawings, develop specifications and assessing existing equipment for HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems for new and/or retrofit life science manufacturing plants and laboratories.
- Provides HVAC design leadership on detail design.
- Provides mechanical engineering expertise from conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, construction grade scope and estimates, detailed design, start-up, system optimization, and trouble-shooting.
- Ability to meet with clients, present for HVAC on progress of work, design options and 3D model reviews.
- Perform facility system assessment field work.
- Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, HVAC load/ventilation calculations, pump calculations.
- Supports proposals generation (FEL1 thru 3, Detailed Design).
- Significant CAD work with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Reviews work of and provides guidance to junior engineers.
- Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents.
- Performs site visits when required and assists with construction RFI’s after document issuance for construction.
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
- 5-10 years of facility HVAC design experience
- Able to generate own drawing packages with AutoCAD and Revit
- Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, International Codes, Factory Mutual Datasheets, ASHRAE, etc.)
- Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration
- Able to travel by air & ground, climbing ladders
- Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy
- PE License is not required but desired
- Experience with REVIT and Navisworks
- Experience with Elite CHVAC, AFT Fathom, Trane TRACE (or Carrier HAP for energy modeling)
- Experience in Fire Protection and Plumbing is a plus
- PE License desirable
Benefits
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Life Sciences sector.
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVAC designmechanical engineeringconstruction drawingsdesign analysesspecificationsHVAC load calculationspump calculationsenergy modelingfacility system assessmenttroubleshooting
Soft Skills
client presentationleadershipguidancecommunicationteam collaboration
Certifications
BS degree in Mechanical EngineeringPE License (desired)