Senior Engineer, Mechanical

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Engineer, Mechanical is responsible for the complete engineering development and design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection construction documents associated with new buildings and renovations for consulting design projects, design-build projects, and performance contract projects. The engineer will be responsible for mentoring and training junior engineers and designers. With minimal supervision, the Engineer will work under the direction of the Manager from project conception through construction completion. Associated responsibilities include but are not limited to engineering design and drafting, specification writing, cost estimating, mechanical and plumbing system functional evaluations, report writing, field investigations and construction site visits, observation reports, HVAC load calculations and modeling, hydraulic calculations, and coordination with other trades including electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines. Responsibilities also include performing site visits, energy savings calculations, developing cost budgets, and written descriptions of energy conservation measures in support of performance contract projects. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new and renovated building construction on consulting that will be constructed by the Owner’s contractors (traditional engineering consulting services)
• Lead and manage the design of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building retrofit construction on design-build and performance contract projects that will be constructed for the Owner
• Oversee engineering calculations for equipment and systems sizing for energy efficient design
• Conduct studies and analyses of mechanical and plumbing systems documenting the system conditions, presenting cost effective design solutions, and generating reports with recommendations
• Maintain an understanding of current technical standards for commercial, industrial and healthcare facilities for energy efficient design
• Research and stay abreast of applicable technology and code updates
• Cross train office staff with new opportunities and options
• Work with the Manager to identify and maintain engineering procedures to improve production efficiency and quality of system design maximizing the Company’s profits
• while minimizing its risks and liabilities
• Perform job site visits to verify and document existing construction conditions and to observe and document the contractor’s work
• Generate proposals for engineering and design-build projects based on Owner needs
• Detail engineering efforts in tasks and hours
• Produce project schedules with tasks and durations
• Develop detailed cost budgets for build projects
• Be responsible for and track the project cost outcomes including revenue and gross margin for engineering while maintaining project schedules and deliverables
• Mentor and train the support staff in conjunction with the Manager

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Undergraduate (BS) degree in mechanical engineering
• PE registration as a professional engineer required in one or more states
• Over 10 years for Senior Engineer applicant in mechanical systems design to include HVAC, chilled water systems, hot water systems, and steam systems with a minimum of 5 years in healthcare construction
• Over 10 years of experience in plumbing systems and fire protection systems is preferred
• Over 5 years of experience in mechanical design-build projects is preferred
• Experience in energy analysis to identify, screen, and develop retrofit/energy conservation measures for performance contract and design build projects is preferred
• Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for the construction of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protections systems
• Able to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of local and national building codes and standards to include Florida Building Codes, NFPA Codes, USBC LEED standards and ASHRAE 90.1
• Building energy use modeling and simulation experience desirable (e.g. eQUEST, HAP, DOE2, Trane Trace, ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis)
• Experience in the overall integration of design engineering, construction, start-up/turnover, and subsequent operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Strong leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Engineering, analytical and technical writing skills with attention to detail
• Skillful with computer software including word processing and spreadsheet analyses
• AutoCAD proficiency and working knowledge of REVIT required
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations (up to 30% of the time)
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. 

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). 

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.