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KZF Design · 22 hours ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

KZF Design is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm recognized as one of Cincinnati’s Top 100 Places to Work. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to focus on the design of mechanical systems for buildings, particularly HVAC systems, throughout all project phases. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure project success from conceptual development to final design.

ConsultingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Help our clients achieve their goals

Work with Director, Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives

Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers

Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets

Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects

Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of mechanical engineering design/production for assigned projects

Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget

Prepare Mechanical design and construction documents in REVIT M&P, per applicable standards

Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work

Seek advice and counsel from Director of Mechanical Engineering Services as needed

Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Mechanical work

Prepare mechanical design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Mechanical Engineering support staff as required

Research building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design

Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, electrical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the mechanical design

Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget

Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)

Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements

Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications

Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates

Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs

Conduct field investigations to understand project requirements

Assist with quality assurance reviews

Research and prepare building code analysis for Mechanical Engineering work

Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs

Assist in mentoring and technical development of Mechanical staff

Participating in value engineering

Attend and participate in project team meetings

Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work

Assist in the development and maintenance of mechanical design standards including master specifications, Mechanical standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the Director

Provide REVIT support to the Construction Administration Department and other team members on projects

Seal all documents for which you are in responsible charge

Assist with construction administration, provide bidding assistance, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request For Information (RFI) responses and work with the Construction Administration Department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC systemsREVIT MEPProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseLEED certificationHVAC analysis softwareMicrosoft WordExcelStaff managementClient relationship skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Capable and experienced in all areas of Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on buildings and building site mechanical systems

Experience producing Mechanical & Plumbing design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

10+ years of hands-on design experience in HVAC systems, process cooling/heating, and mechanical utilities

Proficiency in REVIT MEP

Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems

Experience working with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, electrical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel

Experience mentoring and supervising mechanical and plumbing engineers, designers and other technical personnel

Broad knowledge of building mechanical engineering, concept development, and final design including HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and Mechanical utility systems

Experience designing building HVAC systems to meet LEED criteria

Familiarity and experience working with building codes

Knowledgeable in related areas of building design

Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience managing parallel assignments

Proactive and assertive in problem solving

Staff management and client relationship skills

Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations

Experience providing marketing and project interview support

Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English

Preferred

Experience using HVAC analysis software; Carrier HAP or NIBS Trace 700 preferred

Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus

Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus

LEED certification (preferred)

Ability to be registered in every state - (NCEES preferred)