Mechanical Design Engineer II

Quick Facts

• Role: Mechanical Design Engineer II

• Focus: Facility mechanical design and construction administration for HVAC and dry process systems

Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer II will support facility design and construction efforts, with an emphasis on building HVAC and dry mechanical process systems. The role includes design update implementation for existing plans, construction administration activities, and engineering support during startup and commissioning troubleshooting. You will collaborate with internal teams and external construction partners to optimize cost, quality, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment submittals and respond to RFIs

• Perform field observation walks and produce Field Observation Reports

• Collaborate with mechanical trade partners to identify, prioritize, and resolve installation issues

• Support troubleshooting and startup of mechanical systems/equipment

• Improve and refine HVAC and dry mechanical system designs

• Size ductwork and piping and perform heating/cooling load calculations

• Perform front-end engineering and create redline drawings to develop project scopes

• Produce construction design drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

• Set up and participate in design deliverable interim reviews

• Review and edit mechanical specifications

• Create/modify building mechanical design standards and specifications (CSI format)

• Improve designs to optimize cost, schedule, and quality

• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting with internal teams and construction partners

• Collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineers on design requirements (room conditions, tooling needs, life safety, hazardous exhaust)

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to execute assigned project scopes

• Perform QA/QC of mechanical design deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal specifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• Voluntary benefits: life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, pet insurance

• 401(k) with company matching contributions and immediate vesting (PRSIP)

• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, parental & caregiver leave

• Educational assistance: tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months

• Health management and wellbeing programs, including EAP and lifestyle spending account

• Employee recognition program and quarterly/annual awards

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

• On-site food options (cafes and snack/beverage kitchens)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, facilities, HVAC design, and/or industrial automation

• Strong 3D CAD design and drafting skills (Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam preferred)

• Experience with ASHRAE standards and HVAC design calculation methods

• Working knowledge of building mechanical codes

• Proficiency in mechanical design development, troubleshooting, and data analysis

• Ability to collaborate effectively with consultants and subcontractors to resolve constructability issues

• Understanding of mechanical technical specifications (CSI format) and construction documentation processes for mechanical systems with emphasis on HVAC

• Familiarity with construction administration processes (RFIs, submittals, change orders, commissioning, punch list, inspections, turn-over)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Strong teamwork and communication skills; high willingness to learn

• Working-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)