Mechanical Engineer - HVAC

Hanson is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in HVAC and plumbing system design and facilities conditions assessments to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering principles, with a focus on designing and assessing HVAC and plumbing systems in various types of facilities. The candidate should have experience in conducting comprehensive facilities conditions assessments on a wide range of buildings for government and military facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, and optimize HVAC systems for government, commercial, and industrial buildings, ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Develop detailed plans, specifications, and drawings for HVAC and plumbing systems, including ductwork, piping layouts, equipment selection, and sizing calculations.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing HVAC and plumbing systems, identify deficiencies, and propose cost-effective solutions for upgrades or replacements.
• Perform comprehensive facilities condition assessments on government and/or military facilities, focusing on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate mechanical systems into building designs and renovations.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software and simulation tools to model and simulate HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Prepare written reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level cost estimates, utilizing industry-standard cost estimation databases.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to HVAC and plumbing.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. Each facility condition assessment requires an average of 14 days of site mobilization (CONUS and OCONUS).

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in the consulting professional services industry, in the Mechanical Engineering Discipline
• Licensure as a professional engineer, or ability to obtain licensure within one year of start date.
• Specific technical experience with the preparation of HVAC and plumbing construction drawings, specifications, submittals review and construction administration.
• Experience performing facilities condition assessments for HVAC and plumbing systems.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of building codes, standards, and regulations related to mechanical systems (e.g., ASHRAE, International Mechanical Code).
• Familiarity with Microsoft® Office, AutoCAD and REVIT software.
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to assume task leadership responsibilities by providing guidance to CAD/Revit technicians and other Engineers/Designers.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with energy analysis software i.e. ComCheck and FLACOM EnergyGauge and load calculation software i.e. Trane Trace 700 or equivalent software.
• Candidate having the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is preferred but not required.