Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer (34085)
Description:

HFA has an exciting role for a Mechanical Engineer to join a vigorously growing, employee-owned organization providing best-in-class mechanical design solutions. This position supports HVAC and plumbing system design in a highly collaborative environment and offers flexibility in how you work.

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to projects through all phases of design.

This role offers a clear path to increased responsibility and client-facing opportunities. While flexible work arrangements are available, we are seeking candidates located in the Northeast to support regional collaboration and project needs.

HFA is employee-owned and people-powered.

Job Requirements:

• Engineer has the ability to lead a small client/client team (1-2 staff), small projects, or portions of a large project utilizing their experience and education in HVAC systems, controls, plumbing systems and knowledge of national standards; as well as solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project. Engineer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and how to apply them to HVAC systems design with minimal oversight.
• Engineer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and understand their impact on a buildings design. Engineer should have a good understanding of Trane Trace.
• Engineer can work in an independent manner on several project and/or client types with minimal supervision from a more Senior Engineer or Designer.
• Engineer should have a basic understanding of simple HVAC systems, including controls, sanitary and domestic water systems, and standard design practices for each.
• Engineer will work with Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.
• Engineer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from a more Senior
• Engineer or Designer. Engineer should have a good understanding of software assisting programs, such as Trane Trace, and be able to apply throughout the design process.
• Designer should be able to design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Engineer should be good in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Engineer should be able to train employees on company standards, drafting techniques and technical questions pertaining to HVAC, plumbing, energy codes, and Trane Trace.
• Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including some basic project management and construction administration functions.
• Engineer will be able to perform quality control of their projects and others, for final review by Engineer of Record.
• Engineer could have direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role.
• Engineer will work with Mechanical Design Lead to establish project budgets, if requested, and be able to work within budgets. Engineer will also work with Electrical Team Lead to ensure projects are financially successful, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer should be able to edit specifications on small to medium projects.

About HFA
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.

Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Qualifications:

Management Requirements: 0-3 staff
Education Requirements: BSME from an Abet Accredited Engineering Program
Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer