Senior Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Water / Wastewater

Brown and Caldwell is hiring a Senior Building Mechanical (HVAC) Engineer to lead complex HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler design work for commercial buildings and wastewater treatment facilities. The role develops calculations and specifications, interprets applicable codes and NFPA standards, reviews system documents, and coordinates with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for different projects
• Interpret mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes and apply them in work
• Understand and interpret NFPA standards and implement them correctly
• Effectively size ductwork, plumbing, and fire sprinkler distribution systems for optimal functionality
• Utilize relevant software tools to draft and model HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler systems
• Use software solutions to create detailed specifications for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler equipment
• Review HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications for accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure smooth project execution
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs
• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles

Requirements:

• Adept at interpreting and applying mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes as well as NFPA standards
• Highly proficient in software tools for drafting and modeling HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems
• Skilled in developing HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations and specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills for handling routine tasks
• Strong ability to review and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications with other engineering disciplines
• Strong ability to work independently and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience
• Typically certified in BC's Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies
• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required
• Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license
• Prefer 10+ years of overall experience with a focus in Building Mechanical Engineering Design
• Prefer to have already acquired a PE license