Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications HVAC system design and layout Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering CAD software Renovation Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mid-level 3 years Revit Engineer in Training Bidding project phase Bachelor's degree Commercial building projects Design of mechanical systems Building information modeling (BIM) tools Communication skills Full Job Description Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables (Miami) and Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services. BR+A is looking for a skilled Mechanical Designer in our Raleigh, NC office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and a working knowledge of Revit, and their responsibilities will include: Performing advanced heating and cooling load calculations Developing sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas Developing equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases Editing specifications to reflect the project requirements Developing air and water flows Understanding fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application Using the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system Meeting with vendors to determine specification requirements for application Coordinating with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc) for all HVAC details Responding to RFI's for the project, and accurately review submittals Understanding work planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the plan Understanding the proper scope of

SD, DD, CD

level documents and delivering appropriate documentation Modifying sequences of operations for AHU's, CHW and HW systems Understanding both constant and variable flow systems, and properly applying equipment Meeting with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details Performing field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects

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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit EIT (Engineer in Training) a plus 3-5 years of experience Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education, or Life Science projects BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, and to work hard for our clients - all while being a part of something bigger. We offer excellent compensation and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time-off, and more, to all our full-time employees. At BR+A our culture is born from engineering excellence through our employees and relationships, both internal and external. BR+A is dedicated to providing support, mentoring, shared values, and behaviors to continue to improve as individuals and as a company. BR+A is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment. Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award-winning projects and our incredible team.