Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC)

The Buildings & Places Business Group provides building-focused architectural and engineering services to a variety of commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We provide analysis, evaluation, plans, and design for facility projects that involve rehabilitation, expansion and new construction. We provide full A/E services to clients in the Transportation, Federal, Civic, Power, Water, and Industrial markets.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineerin our Philadelphia, PA, Valley Forge, PA, or Marlton, NJ offices.  Candidate will be responsible for business operations; managing junior staff; designing heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing systems; fluid distribution systems, fire protection systems, and site utilities.  Relevant experience  may include proposal authorship; subject matter expert testimony; conference presentations, code committee participation, systems design and applications; economic evaluations; life-cycle cost analyses; energy conservation; equipment selection; specifications; construction estimating; bidding phase services; construction administration; as well as start-up, trouble shooting, and commissioning of mechanical systems.  Projects involve public works, mass transit, commercial, educational, pharmaceutical, and federal facilities.  Experience with supervising employees, alternative delivery projects, and co-generation or compressed natural gas facility design as well as commissioning and sustainability certifications are a plus. 

Relocation assistance will be available.

Responsibilities will include:

• Client account management
• Project management of budgets and multidiscipline project teams
• Managing junior staff
• On-Site survey and studies of building mechanical equipment and systems
• Design of HVAC systems, building automation systems, plumbing systems, fluid distribution systems, and fire suppression systems
• Technical direction of mechanical designers and technicians on specific projects
• Quality review of peers’ work product
• Project specification writing
• Proactive problem identification and resolution
• Coordination and verification of project deliverables
• Participate in business development meetings with prospective clients including presentations, proposal preparation and delivery, as well as general client interaction

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer 
• 15-20 years’ experience in mechanical engineering consulting or internal to a building engineer’s office -  including experience with code officials and public agencies.
• A comprehensive understanding of mechanical building codes and construction standards
• Strong understanding of DDC controls and controls design and operation
• Knowledge of  Revit and Building Energy Modeling Software
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills are required
• Effective interpersonal communications skills, a team-oriented disposition and work style, where cooperative work sharing and peer to peer mentoring is a daily habit.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 applications.
• Effective sales, marketing and presentation skills.

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

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Location: Valley Forge, PA, Marlton, NJ and or Philadelphia, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range:$135,000 - $170,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location