Mechanical Engineer

Somerville is seeking a full-time, in-office, Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer designs fire protection, plumbing, and/or heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for educational, health care and/or commercial buildings. LEED accreditation is highly desirable. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate with clients and function at a high level within a design team environment. The salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct calculations for heating and cooling load, ventilation quantities, and equipment selection for building mechanical systems
• Provide design services for performance specified fire protection and engineered plumbing systems
• Develop detailed bidding and construction document plans for external clients
• Research and specify products, equipment, and systems to meet client expectations
• Conduct assessment of existing systems and provide recommendations for refurbishment or replacement
• Provide estimate of probable construction cost for mechanical designs
• Closely collaborate with designers and drafters to assist in development of deliverables
• Calculate energy consumption of mechanical systems
• Verify proper construction of design elements on construction sites
• Client communication and correspondence
• Work collaboratively with engineers and architects

Education & experience requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 5 years of experience in a mechanical engineering capacity preferred
• Experience in REVIT and BIM systems
• Above average oral and written communication
• Excellent teamwork and organizational skills
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Critical-thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Time-management skills