Our Engineering client in Norfolk, VA is seeking a P.E. Mechanical Engineer for a full-time Direct-Hire opportunity. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Calculate heating and cooling loads for buildings to ensure proper system sizing.
• Select and specify HVAC equipment such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans, and ductwork.
• Develop HVAC system schematics and layouts using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Create and reviewing HVAC system specifications, drawings, and submittals.
• Perform energy analyses and making recommendations for energy-efficient HVAC systems.
• Conduct field inspections to verify installation compliance with design plans and specifications.
• Manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Provide regular performance feedback and annual merit reviews to the design team
• Technical coordination and communication within the department, as well as between other departments, Project Managers, and leadership
• Oversee the technical accuracy of the work product by defining and implementing the design concept, leading the development, actively reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness during design, and taking responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents
• Perform peer reviews of other professionals’ work within their discipline as well as be in charge of work by sealing construction documents as a licensed P.E. for most of the projects within the department
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and developments in the field of mechanical engineering
• Interface with vendors to accomplish equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design and selection of mechanical equipment
• Perform site observations, studies, and write technical reports
• Review, edit, and develop project specifications specific to their discipline
• Assist Project Managers in developing proposals by providing hours, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, and appropriate clarifications and exclusions
• Prepare RFP’s for subconsultants, 3rd party resources or any other specialty consultants needed to fulfill project design and permitting requirements
• Attend and participate in Local, Regional and National Organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice

Required Skills and Experience:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 5+ Years of HVAC Design Experience
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in managing HVAC design projects in the commercial, healthcare, state, local, and federal sectors
• LEED, Green Globes, CPD, CEM or other industry credentials
• Proficiency in the following computer applications:
• AutoCAD 2022+
• Autodesk Revit
• Trane Trace 3D Plus
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits include: 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• Vision insurance

* This job will require travel and on-site field work