Professional Engineer, Mechanical at TKDA

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Industrial, Food and Beverage, Education, CommercialIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of seven years of progressive design experience of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems) for commercial and/or industrial facilities
Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in one or more states with the ability to obtain registration through reciprocity within additional states
Prior experience with energy modeling of mechanical HVAC systems
Previous experience responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including estimating mechanical fees
Previous experience performing facility or building load calculations and analyzing system components and capabilities in accordance with design and client requirements
Previous experience sizing ductwork and/or piping systems
Previous experience and ability to prepare studies, technical specifications and construction cost estimates and work with drafters to prepare accurate design drawings
Previous experience conducting construction administration and inspection activities
Working knowledge associated with design coordination on larger, multi-disciplined projects: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, etc
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to articulate technical ideas and concepts both visually and in writing

Responsibilities

Performing energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis
Designing complex sustainable building performance systems
Selecting and sizing equipment
Conducting heat load analysis
Preparing mechanical plans, specifications, design details, and construction documentation
Participating in project development and fee estimating
Attending client presentations and interviews
Meeting with code officials
Performing inspections and assessments at project sites
Serving as a Project Manager on mechanical intense projects and larger multi-disciplined projects
Contributing to overall project success through collaboration with other engineering and architecture professionals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HVACPlumbingPiping SystemsEnergy ModelingLife Cycle Cost AnalysisHeat Load AnalysisEquipment SelectionMechanical DesignConstruction DocumentationProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday, with work-from-home allowed on Monday and Friday.

What is the salary for this Professional Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this mechanical engineer position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least seven years of progressive design experience in HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for commercial/industrial facilities, and registration as a Professional Engineer (PE). Additional requirements include experience with energy modeling, load calculations, sizing ductwork/piping, RFP responses, and construction administration.

What is the team structure like at TKDA?

You will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural) and Architecture professionals on diverse projects.

What experience stands out for applicants to this role?

Strong candidates will have extensive experience modeling and designing HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for industrial/commercial facilities, plus skills in energy modeling, load analysis, equipment sizing, RFP responses, and construction administration.

TKDA

Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions

About TKDA

TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.

444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters

1910Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

201-500Employees