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Harris · 3 days ago

Senior Engineer (HVAC) - Harris Design Studio

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $102K/yr

4+ years exp

Harris is one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer to apply conceptual engineering techniques and design various types of mechanical systems. This role involves leading projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring innovative design solutions that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness in construction and operation.

Building MaintenanceCommercialConstructionData CenterIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService IndustrySmart Building

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead on projects that include strategic and space planning, consulting, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction oversight

Partner with the Harris Design Studio team on overall design concepts and design presentation strategies

Provide design and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts

Work with estimating and construction groups to provide design information

Support Digital Design and BIM to prepare documents and drawings

Provide specification for systems and equipment

Prepare calculations and selections for the correct sizing of mechanical and plumbing systems

Prepare and check calculations to understand energy usage, water usage, etc. for building systems

Support communication between project team, clients, and vendors

Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to compare initial costs of project alternatives to operating costs

Assist senior Engineers to recommend a level of system performance based on analysis of customer needs and preferences

Qualification

HVAC system designBuilding Automation SystemsMechanical system designLEED knowledgePlumbing systems designEnergy usage analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering

4+ years of basic knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline

4+ years of experience designing a variety of HVAC systems

Knowledge and experience of designing HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following: Heating Hot Water Plant and Distribution, Steam Distribution, Chilled Water Generation and Distribution, Refrigerant Cooling systems (VRF, DX etc), Space Heating and Cooling Systems (VAV, Chilled beams, Radiant Cooling, Fan Coil Units, Displacement ventilation etc.), Ventilation Systems, Interface with electrical systems, Building Automation Systems and Controls

Experience of HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities. This should include the following: Drainage systems, Storm water systems, Domestic cold and hot water systems, Medical and Lab gas systems, Process Piping Systems, Natural gas and other combustible organic materials systems design

Knowledge and experience of code compliant plumbing and mechanical systems designs for buildings

Have knowledge of building rating systems such as LEED, living building challenge etc

Experience with approaches and options for implementing low water, energy, high performance, resilient and sustainable design for mechanical systems

Actively maintain up to date in innovative and advanced mechanical system design