Building Mechanical Engineering

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