Brown and Caldwell is the largest engineering consulting firm solely focused on the U.S. environmental sector
Building Mechanical Engineer
Location
Colorado + 1 moreAll locations: Colorado | Illinois
Posted
12 hours ago
Salary
$78K - $116K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Building Mechanical Engineer
Brown and Caldwell
• 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.
Job Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
- Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required.
- Has passed or is working towards passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer in Training registration.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short and long-term disability
- life insurance
- employee assistance program
- paid time off
- parental leave
- paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- performance-based bonus eligibility
- employee referral bonuses
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- long-term care insurance
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