Design Associate I - Mechanical

Description

In this role you will have expanding responsibility of a graduate engineer including responsibility for assigned project designs, coordination, and associated construction administration. Your responsibilities also include overseeing the work performed by staff assigned to projects, and the electrical project budget/time management.

• Learning how to select and schedule mechanical equipment
• Knows when to obtain support from the Lead Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer for assistance to determine engineering and design building requirements
• Assist Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer and works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary
• Assist Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer and works with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility
• Works with Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure understanding and compliance with owner’s building program requirements and facility or corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design
• Given the scope of design services, the owner’s building program and facility standards, building code research and relevant industry standards, works with the Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer to establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of air distribution systems and related equipment
• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of chilled and condenser water systems and related equipment
• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of steam and associated condensate systems and related equipment
• Proficient in the creation of a complete and accurate set of constructions documents including cover sheet, floor plans, details and sections, equipment schedules and control drawing drawings
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in how to establish the building envelop thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations and runs energy compliance software
• Passed the EIT/FE exam, preferred
• Learning how to run cooling/heating load calculations
• Accredited mechanical engineering degree
• Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design)
• Learns to confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as but not limited to the International Building Code Council (Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire), ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62 and 15) and NFPA
• Knows BIM and AutoCAD design software, and incorporate designs into project documents/models
• Preparing to become a licensed PE
• Working towards proficiency in the development of control drawings, schematic diagrams, points list and sequence of operation
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Training + Development

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