Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Perform mechanical building systems and infrastructure engineering design functions on a variety of large public and private developments, particularly in the federal sector.

Requirements:

• 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.

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely. Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives.
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy.
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team.

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. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

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

Job ID No: N020

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