Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Locations:
US-VA-Alexandria
Job Location #: N020
ID: 2024-3179
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Overview
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars' National Capital Region office has a Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The successful candidate will work on the design team delivering full plans and specifications for a wide variety of projects, both locally and in support of offices across the country. The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of experience in the field of engineering related to mechanical building systems and infrastructure experience including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing systems and/or architectural engineering. Candidate must be able to obtain licenses in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland upon request.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Duties:
- Perform whole building energy modeling used to support life-cycle analysis which will influence system decisions early in the design process.
- Direct junior engineers and track performance and utilization.
- Perform mechanical building systems and infrastructure engineering design functions on a variety of large public and private developments.
- Review and understand LEED requirements and verify they are incorporated into the design/construction.
- Review technical aspects of major design, construction, renovation and/or alterations.
- Able to manage or lead MEP related projects.
- Develop scope, budget and schedules and negotiate projects with clients.
- Assist with recruitment of new engineers, architects and other team members for projects as-needed.
- Manage design team's performance on assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
- Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
- Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
- Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
- Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
- Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
- Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.
Role Competencies:
- Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
- Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
- Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
- Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
Qualifications:
- Licensed PE, registration in licenses in Virginia, the District of Columbia, or Maryland is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years' of related experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- LEED AP, CEM credentials and experience with UFC design criteria are preferred.
- Healthcare design, municipal facilities, and higher education experience is a plus.
- Experience with high-performance sustainable systems design with a holistic integrated building systems approach.
- Experience with central utility plants, variable-primary flow systems, ground source systems, fan-wall systems, chilled beam systems, and energy-recovery systems.
- Ability to obtain Federal Security Clearance.
- Experience with plumbing and process piping design experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of building and building system codes (IBC, IECC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, ASHRAE standards and NFPA standards).
- Proficient in Revit, building load and energy modeling software (HZ uses Trane Trace 700 for both), Bluebeam, AutoCAD.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Unified facilities guide specifications is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Record holder for licensure in other states preferred but not required.
- Some travel required.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership Competencies.
About Huitt-Zollars:
- Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
- Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- MDLive Telehealth
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
- Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
- Term Life / AD&D insurance
- Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data
- Able to walk project site while wearing personal protective equipment
- May lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
- Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain.
- May work in extreme weather conditions.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Please apply online at https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com
Job ID No: N020
Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement.
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