Actalent - Newark, DE
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Newark, DE
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in the design of industrial HVAC and utility systems, primarily for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This position requires a technically focused engineer who will lead design efforts and contribute to project execution in a full-time capacity at the Newark, DE office, with some flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design of mechanical utility & HVAC systems, including sizing and selection of building mechanical equipment.
- Perform a variety of engineering calculations such as HVAC load & ventilation air calculations, psychometrics, pipe flow/pressure drop, and ductwork sizing.
- Utilize building load calculation software like Trane Trace.
- Develop building energy models when necessary.
- Apply knowledge of relevant MEP industry codes & standards such as ASHRAE, ICC Codes, NFPA, and SMACNA.
- Develop and write equipment & project specifications.
- Interact with internal team members and external stakeholders including clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Provide subject matter expertise (SME) and technical guidance to other Engineers and Designers in the MEP group.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 8+ years of professional experience.
- Proficiency with engineering tools like AutoCAD; Microstation and Revit are a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, air handlers, chillers, pumps, fans, cooling towers, compressors, dryers, boilers, load calculations, flow, ductwork, and BIM.
Nice-to-haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred.
