Mechanical Engineer – Buildings (FE)

Chicago, United States

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

Working For Primera

Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, our 35-plus-year history includes projects for school, university, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, campus, and municipal facilities.

Who You Are

You have a minimum 0 years of experience

You have a B.S. in Mechanical or Architectural engineering (required)

Having your FE is preferred

You have basic knowledge of ASHRAE standards for ventilation, humidity control, load calculations, and duct sizing techniques

You have basic knowledge of key performance parameters for air handlers, pumps, and ductwork accessories

You have knowledge of key architectural considerations for HVAC equipment such as fan room sizing, shaft sizing, clearances, ceiling, and interstitial space constraints

You have knowledge of key electrical considerations for HVAC equipment such as voltage and phase, disconnect devises, low voltage requirements, and separation of HVAC and electrical equipment

You are skilled in MS Office

You are skilled in AutoCAD and/or REVIT

You have team skills and communication skills

You have knowledge of discipline-specific HVAC calculation software tools

What You'll Do

You will prepare heating/cooling load calculations using approved software

You will complete ventilation schedules, size ductwork and piping, size fans and pumps, and size tanks and heat exchangers, under supervision

You will prepare ventilation and hydronic drawings, including relevant detail sheets and schedules under supervision

You will assist with field surveys of HVAC equipment and systems

You will be responsible for Project CAD Coordination

You will maintain project documentation, including calculations, project filing, etc.

You will interface with vendors under supervision

You’ll enjoy what you do. You’ll work with great people, continue to learn and grow, and have a good time doing it.

Some of What You'll Enjoy

An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more

Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company

A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment

Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas

The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Starting salary is between $60,000 – $90,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Company

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Primera Engineers

Founded in 1987, Primera Engineers, Ltd. (Primera) has been a longstanding leader in the engineering industry, with projects ranging from schools and roadways to healthcare facilities and utility infrastructure. With more than 170 professionals from diverse and highly skilled backgrounds, Primera is committed to dynamic design, innovative technology, and superior service.

Primera employs experts in a variety of disciplines, including, mechanical / electrical / plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, telecommunications engineering, as well as architecture, commissioning, transportation and construction and program management. Our solution-focused team is comprised of dedicated professionals with extensive industry credentials.

We pride ourselves on superior service, and that service comes from one place: our employees. We know that if we are going to maintain that level of service, we need to attract, retain and engage the best talent in the industry. Our commitment to our employees is driven by our core values of quality, teamwork, integrity and balance. Quality in the value of our designs and service. Teamwork built on respect for all. Integrity in all our personal and professional collaborations. And Balance between work and family life.

Our passion for pleasing our clients has resulted in the establishment of one of the industry’s premier Quality Management Systems—one that is ISO 9001:2008 certified. We recognize that the pursuit of quality is exactly that: a pursuit. That is why we continue to invest in programs, activities, and people that will help Primera maintain its position as a premier provider of exceptional expertise and superb service.

We are also committed to providing the programs, resources, and training necessary to send our employees home safely each day. Safety is more than just a fundamental concern for us: it is a comprehensive way of doing business.