Mechanical Engineer – Buildings

North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Description

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Buildings Design Business Line projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

  • Building HVAC system(s)
  • Building plumbing system(s)
  • Building fire protection system(s)
  • Whole building energy modeling
  • Building sustainability requirements reporting

In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines, and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Periodic travel to project sites will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
  • Mentor and train technical staff.
  • Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction.
  • Managing project budget and schedule compliance.
  • Overseeing the mechanical design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase.
  • Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
  • Manage multiple assignments concurrently
  • Be responsible for time management and product quality
  • Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
  • Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET accredited university or college.
  • Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • 5-10 years of building design and construction industry experience
  • Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
  • Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
  • Technically competent in building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
  • Must have strong communication skills
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit
  • Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Experience with AIA MasterSpec
  • Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com. 

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Company

Garver

With engineering services dating back to 1919, Garver has nearly a century of service in providing clients with consulting expertise. Garver has 18 offices in nine states, and our headquarters are based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. We provide services for transportation, aviation, water, energy, industrial, development, federal, survey, and construction management projects.

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The Garver name represents nearly a century of community betterment. Well-designed infrastructure advances our common interest to elevate the places we work, live, and play.

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