Mechanical Engineer - Specialized Design

Mechanical Engineer - Specialized Design

These are the qualities of our work—and of the people who do it. If these qualities are part of your life, too, you’ll want to explore a career at EKFox.

As part of our creative, can‑do team, you’ll have the chance to realize your full potential through a wide range of challenging engineering assignments. You can take pride in helping us to design for future generations, working to enrich America’s security—at home and abroad—and spearheading exciting new directions in sustainability and energy efficiency.

EKFox is an experienced team of talented, motivated individuals who share a passion for solving problems and improving the built environment. We continue to strengthen our commitment to provide a work environment and culture that stimulates creativity, values integrity and encourages professional growth.

We are looking for a Mid‑Level Mechanical Engineer for the Specialized Design team to join our future. The engineering candidate must be a self‑starter and willing to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team and must be comfortable with the broad scope of cradle‑to‑grave design engineering. The candidate will be responsible for assisting/leading the project team with HVAC load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating HVAC equipment sizes, selecting HVAC equipment, and preparing CAD drawings.

Additional duties also include researching the latest HVAC technology, preparing technical documents and installation manuals, and implementing hands‑on fabrication.

• ABET Accredited College Degree (B.S in Mechanical Engineering)
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting
• Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D CAD (AutoCAD and Solid Works Preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Intermediate experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility, and piping systems designs with limited supervision required.
• Intermediate experience with the mechanical/plumbing/fire code
• Intermediate experience with applicable industry standards
• Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting
• Proficient with intermediate and external cross‑discipline project team coordination
• Intermediate support of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal review, punch list development, and construction progress reports
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Willingness to learn
• Proficiency in self‑management within a team environment
• Self‑starter; able to work independently
• Proficient with shop and hand tools
• Active US Security Clearance
• EIT (Engineering in Training)
• Professional Registration (licensure)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics Software
• Experience with Engineering Calculation Software such as Trane Trace or Carrier HAP
• Understanding and experience with residential and/or commercial HVAC systems
• AutoCAD Experience

• The Mid‑Level Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing the discipline and managing the discipline budget on small to medium projects of limited complexity.
• The Mechanical Engineer coordinates with internal and external discipline leads, as well as client, construction manager, subcontractor, and vendor interfaces.
• The Engineer may work independently or at the direction of the Lead Engineer or Project Manager.
• Plan and direct work and manage a project budget from a mechanical design perspective on small projects of limited complexity.
• Support proposal development under the supervision of a lead or senior engineer.
• Identify basic non‑compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develop basic internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations.
• Develop construction drawing packages and write construction specifications on intermediate projects of limited complexity and with little oversight.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of design or applications.
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