Brown and CaldwellRemote
Building Mechanical Engineering
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$78,000 - $106,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
HVAC designPlumbing designFire sprinkler system designNFPA standardsMechanical codesPlumbing codesBuilding codesFire codesAutoCADRevitSpeclinkSpecification development
About this role
Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. They are seeking a Building Mechanical Engineer to develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler calculations for commercial buildings and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring all designs meet regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations for building projects
- Interpret mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes for design application
- Work with NFPA standards to design and check systems
- Size ductwork, plumbing and fire sprinkler distribution systems in building structures
- Use applicable software to draft and model HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems
- Generate specifications for HVAC, plumbing and fire system equipment using software tools
- Review HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications and ensure they meet requirements
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve project milestones
- 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:
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience
- Has passed or is working towards passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer in Training registration
- Adept at interpreting and applying mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes as well as NFPA standards
- Proficient in using software 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
- Ability to review and coordinate HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications with other engineering disciplines
- Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies