Senior Mechanical Engineer (Dry) / HVAC Engineer

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine work scope and cost estimates for a project’s mechanical aspects. You will lead design, development, modification, and evaluation of mechanical components and processes. Your recommendations will resolve technical issues and ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s mechanical aspects are met. #LI-AM3 

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work in mechanical discipline in a project or staff group. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment or work specifications, material requisition, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• Assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks as directed.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to Supervisor and/or project management.
• Supports function initiatives of developing Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), Bechtel design guides, appropriate Bechtel Standard Computer Applications (BSAPs) and administrative practices.
• Mentors designers and drafters by providing appropriate on-the-job training for their professional development.
• Supports the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college (or international equivalent), with minimum 10 (ten) years of Dry systems experience.
• In depth knowledge of equipment packages such as Air Handling Systems, Air Condensing units, Variable Air Volume Units and Cleanroom Recirculation Air and Exhaust Systems.   
• Applicant should be able to identify specific industry and technology experience.
• Good working knowledge of International standard for cleanrooms and associated controlled environments (ISO 14644 1 thru’ 14), Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST-RP-CC001, 002, 006, 007, 012, 021, 034) for Cleanrooms and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), SMACNA and International Mechanical Code (IMC) standards for HVAC and Air Handling Units.
• Knowledge of systems, calculations, equipment, applications of methods, plant layout, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project deliverables within the discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
• Thorough understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including construction practices and the economics involved.
• Knowledge of precedents in the discipline and of principles and practices of related disciplines.
• Able to troubleshoot issues in a field or job site setting confidently, and to provide instruction on how to resolve issues identified.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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