Senior Mechanical Engineer

Careers Home Benefits Culture Internships/Campus Recruiting Open Opportunities Careers Home Benefits Culture Internships/Campus Recruiting Open Opportunities Back Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Buildings Engineering Services Regular Full-Time 13356 Job Description Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group in our Philadelphia, PA office. This role will work alongside engineers and architects as part of a design team applying mechanical engineering principles towards the successful design of low to mid-rise new construction projects, as well as evaluating existing buildings for renovations or reuse. We provide a full range of mechanical engineering services to municipal, commercial, higher education and public work agencies, partnering with clients to design buildings from the ground-up or to renovate existing buildings to optimize their use. Our engineers work with clients from concept through construction to create customized, cost-effective solutions that enhance the health, welfare, safety and comfort of building occupants. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments. Our designs emphasize performance and are built with long-term facility operations in mind. Decisions are driven by objective data and in-depth client collaboration. Responsibilities Create and assess project designs. Perform engineering calculations with software, spreadsheets, and hand calculations. Create and review HVAC and Plumbing design documents, incuding plans, notes, schedules, diagrams, and details, modeled in Revit or drafted in AutoCAD. Select equipment and write specifications. Perform quality control related tasks. Provide training and guidance to other disciplines, staff members and junior engineers. Perform site visits, survey the mechanical components of existing buildings, and make observations of ongoing construction progress. Review shop drawings and respond to RFI's. Preparation of proposals, such as budgeting hours or expectations for deliverables. Be responsive to others and share information and new ideas to improve processes and help achieve company and project goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate. Attend training seminars and presentations by professional organizations to further engineering knowledge and develop business skills. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical Emphasis from an ABET accredited University. 4-10 years' experience in building engineering field. Engineering in Training (EIT) certification required, but a Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable. Possess an advanced skill level and understanding of Revit. Expert understanding of HVAC engineering principles, calculations such as heating and cooling loads, duct and pipe sizing, duct static and pump head calcs, and psychometrics. Understanding of plumbing design principles, DWV sizing and layout, pipe sizing, storm water and natural gas pipe sizing. Advanced understanding of controls and sequences of operation. Knowledge of codes and standards such as

IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, ASHRAE, NFPA

is desirable. Possess an intermediate/advanced level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Must be able to perform job specific tasks with limited guidance as well as interact and collaborate with multiple members of a design team. Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!