Sr. Project Design Engineer, Mechanical

Ramboll - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Ramboll, you will find a dedicated group of professionals that are pioneers and leaders in Data Center Strategy, Planning, Design, Integration, Commissioning, and Testing with experience working in thousands of data centers in the U.S. territory and across the globe. We provide a broad set of services for enterprise, institutional, webscale, service provider, and colocation companies. Our team of consultants assists clients in understanding how to bring data closer to their own customers, bringing all components of IT and the facility together, and enabling rapid deployment of a solution that achieves critical objectives. We believe we are strongly positioned to create flexible environments that can easily adapt to changes and disruptions while eliminating risks and creating efficiencies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation. The successful candidate shall be able to work independently with minimal supervision for tasks as follows: able to communicate directly with clients, plan, conceptualize, and create HVAC mechanical designs for new and retrofit buildings/projects in the mission critical environment, duct design/piping design experience, central plant cooling design, perform typical HVAC engineering calculations to support design work, create technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software, collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors. Ensuring project timelines are met and projects stay within budget is crucial, and the candidate must be able to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients to understand project requirements.
• Plan, conceptualize, and create HVAC mechanical designs for new and retrofit buildings/projects in the mission critical environment.
• Design duct and piping systems for HVAC applications.
• Develop central plant cooling designs.
• Perform HVAC engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure project timelines are met and projects stay within budget.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• EIT/PE certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working for a design engineering firm, including some mission critical (data center) design experience.
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, including theoretical and practical applications for HVAC systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with mechanical engineering software such as heat loss/gain calculations, Pipe-Flo, CFD modeling, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to junior staff for project development.
• Self-motivated with knowledge of project design steps and requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with sustainable design practices.
• Familiarity with energy-efficient HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards related to mechanical design.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and continued education support.