Mechanical Engineer PE (MEP Engineer)

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Licenses Professional Engineer

Experience:
5+ years minimum experience

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to Sutton Engineering, LLC core values and standards.
2. Design Mechanical/Plumbing systems for diverse markets (mission critical, communications, commercial, government, etc.).
3. Perform site surveys. Field verification and documentation of existing systems.
4. Coordinates and communicates Mechanical/Plumbing systems with other departments and disciplines.
5. Utilize CAD/REVIT to document design as needed.
6. Communicate and coordinate drawing development with Production Department.
7. Communicate with equipment vendors for selecting equipment.
8. Coordinate development of drawings with designers, production department and other engineers.
9. Documents project specifications.
10. Develop design concepts.
11. Identify roadblocks during design and communicate with Project Manager, Engineer of Record and Director of Engineering.
12. Responsible for assisting during construction administration phase:
    • Review submittals, RFIs, change orders.
    • Perform site visits.
    • Document and publish observation reports and punch list items.
    • Coordinate building service with power company.
13. Mechanical-specific responsibilities
    • Perform energy code compliance calculations.
    • Perform energy modeling for code compliance and LEED certification.
    • Review code requirements pertinent to the design.
    • Perform heating, cooling load and other engineering calculations.
    • Perform exhaust and ventilation calculations.
    • Perform air and water pressure drop calculations, air balance calculations, water volume calculations.
    • Design duct air systems, hydronic system and fuel oil system layouts.
    • Size ductwork and hydronic piping.
    • Select mechanical equipment utilizing software and catalogs: diffusers, pumps, fans, hydronic specialties, heaters, heat trace, heaters, air conditioning systems, fuel oil specialties, etc.
    • Document equipment schedules.
    • Document basis of design requirements for project.
    • Develops flow diagrams.
    • Documents details in contract documents.
    • Documents building management system requirements including sequence of operations, control diagrams, control points.
    • Review Architectural, Civil and Technology drawings, identify and communicate coordination items to project manager.

Accountabilities

1. Personal
   • Achieve Utilization Goals.
   • Achieve design accuracy standards and promote adherence to staff.
   • Achieve Project Realization Targets
2. Organizational
   • Achieve scheduled task milestones during projects.
   • Delegation of tasks.
   • Strategic planning.
3. Learning & Development
   • Achieve annually assigned learning & development goals.
4. Internal Process
   • Achieve assigned responsibilities on internal projects.
   • Facilitate adherence to company processes.

Skills

1. A demonstrated aptitude for managing project workloads.
2. Expert in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft office and Bluebeam.
3. Expert in load and energy analysis software (HAP, Trace 700 or equivalent).
4. Ability to work independently throughout design process.
5. Expert in equipment selection software.
6. Expert of industry-standard and local codes.
7. Proficient in MEANS for construction cost estimates.
8. Ability to optimize design to meet energy standards, customer expectations and customer budget.

Sutton Engineering, LLC - MEP Design Firm focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, project management and commissioning. We value THE TEAM approach collaborating with clients, architects, and multi-disciplined design teams. Sutton Engineering is committed to bring the spirit of innovation and communication to all clients.