Mechanical Engineer
$154,950–$235,692 year
HybridLivermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct independent technical tasks for the engineering, planning, design, and construction of LLNL's mechanical infrastructure, including HVAC systems, building automation, and central plant equipment. Perform computer-based analyses for heating and cooling loads, energy management, and life-cycle costs while preparing construction documents, specifications, and AutoCAD drawings. Lead assigned internal projects by coordinating designers, managing budgets and schedules, and utilizing Revit and AutoCAD for in-house design deliverables. Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals, responding to contractor inquiries, evaluating change orders, resolving field issues, and performing inspections. Represent the organization in solving moderate to complex facility mechanical technical problems across new construction, remodeling, and modifications for defense technologies, laser science, and bioscience research.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and at least ten years of mechanical engineering design experience in an architectural/engineering consulting firm
- Professional registration as a Mechanical Engineer in the state of California or reciprocity from another state or ability to obtain a California license within 24 months
- Experience and knowledge of the professional practice of facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, with a focus on the mechanical design for laboratory tenant improvement (TI) work
- Experience in working on projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements. The ability to organize and effectively coordinate multiple and sometimes conflicting, concurrent requests and tasks, with accurate follow-through
- Experience in plumbing design, and the design of industrial gas systems, and process piping systems for tenant improvement type work
- Experience in the preparation of scoping documents for fire protection systems, and in preparing simple fire protection designs for small tenant improvement projects
- Experience with mechanical engineering design software for building modeling such as heat load and psychometric analysis, HVAC system modeling, energy management, and/or pipe flow analysis, experience with Microsoft Office software, and Revit and AutoCAD for the preparation of working drawings
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information
- Significant experience and advanced knowledge of the professional practice of commercial, industrial, and laboratory facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, and LEED/sustainable design
- Advanced knowledge of applicable state and national construction codes and standards, including California Mechanical & Plumbing Codes, NFPA 1, NFPA 13, and other Fire Codes and Standards, AWWA Standards, and ASHRAE Standards such as 62.1 and 90.1
- Significant experience in design management, including project planning, scheduling, professional services estimates, and adherence to completion dates
- Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
Desired Qualifications
- Membership in professional organizations such as ASHRAE, ASME, etc.
- USGBC LEED AP certification and knowledge of applicable DOE Orders, Federal Standards
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