Design Collaborative · 4 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Design Collaborative is a multidisciplinary design firm based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in building systems design. The role involves leading engineering efforts, participating in client meetings, and overseeing project scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality control in HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing system designs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for design and drawing preparation related to the commercial and institutional building construction industry related to the design of HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems
Participation in client and project team meetings bringing creative solutions to the table
Where applicable, establish preliminary project scope, budget, and schedule along with guidance from Project Manager
Involvement in field surveys of existing systems, and review and monitoring of installation and construction of above-mentioned systems
Represent DC at job site visits and communicate with contractors / subs / owners effectively
Clearly understand and articulate systems and be a “proactive forward looking” individual
Capable of evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Writing design narratives & engineering analysis
Lead, teach, coach, and develop assigned team of engineers
Execute project quality control checks at both Design Development and Construction Document levels
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, ABET Accredited Program
Professional Engineer (PE) required
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for building systems
2+ years of experience overseeing the work of other engineers
Proficiency in HVAC and plumbing design-related software (e.g., Revit, Trane Trace, energy modeling tools)
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Healthcare and/or Higher Education market design experience
Campus-level, large-scale project experience
Company
Design Collaborative
Design Collaborative is an architecture & planning company providing redefining architectural and engineering services.
Funding
Current Stage
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