Mechanical Designer/ Engineer

Job Description

HIRING MECHANICAL DESIGNERS/ ENGINEERS IN HOUSTON, DALLAS, & AUSTIN

DBR is hiring Mechanical Designers and Engineers. This is an architectural/planning design role, therefore, experience working on K-12, higher education, commercial, government, data centers, and multi-purpose facilities or similar projects is strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review applicable building codes and standards for each project and design accordingly

Review building plans to assess mechanical system options to provide recommendations to architects, owners, clients, and project managers from the earliest stages of project design

Coordinate mechanical space requirements with project managers and architects

Perform HVAC load calculations utilizing Trane Trace 3D plus or Carrier HAP software

Size ductwork and piping systems as applicable to each project

Prepare mechanical construction drawings utilizing AutoCAD/Revit and specifications utilizing Speclink Cloud for permitting, bidding, and construction

Select and schedule mechanical equipment applicable to each project

Communicate with internal team members and external project team members to provide fully coordinated design

Perform energy analysis as required to achieve owner/client sustainability and energy efficiency goals

Perform shop drawing and submittal and submittal review during project construction phases

Assist construction administration team members with responding to requests for information (RFIs) during project construction phases

Assist construction administration team members with building surveys and site visits throughout the duration of the project

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

3+ years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Knowledge/experience of mechanical engineering and design services. (Experience gained from internships or college work assignments may qualify to meet the preferred years of experience)

PE and/or LEED accreditation a plus but not required

Proficient with HVAC load calculation software such as Trane Trace 3D plus, Carrier HAP, or similar programs

Familiar with SpecLink Cloud specification writing software

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.