Staff Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Johnson Controls - New Freedom, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Freedom, PA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Staff Facilities Mechanical Engineer will perform detailed engineering tasks that encompass the evaluation of engineering alternatives, data analysis, calculations, CAD drawings, and the preparation of specifications and reports. This role is crucial for the design, development, construction, and commissioning of mechanical, refrigeration, and process (MRP) elements required for HVAC test facilities. The engineer will interact with various stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and other departments, to facilitate project completion. The projects will involve MRP systems that simulate precise and extreme environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, precipitation (including rain, snow, ice, fog, and salt), air flow, liquid flow, and high-pressure vapor flow. In this position, the engineer will develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for related MRP project elements during the budgeting phase, specifically during the Capital Appropriations Request (CAR) and initial project phases. The role requires the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, as well as the development of engineering computer programs (e.g., Excel, EES, LabView) to design basic process systems, sub-systems, and components. The engineer will prepare final designs, including drawings, requests for quotes (RFQs), bills of materials (BOMs), and construction specifications, while also responding to contractor and engineering requests-for-information (RFIs). Coordination with electrical, controls, and other disciplines is essential to facilitate state-of-the-art designs for complete HVAC test facility projects. The engineer will create refrigeration and process system designs and develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for projects that simulate extreme environmental conditions. Additionally, the engineer will review project designs for compliance with applicable national and local codes, engineering principles, industry best practices, company standards, and related specifications. On-site startup, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and commissioning of MRP systems for all test facility projects will also be part of the responsibilities. The engineer will facilitate all capital planning and execution while operating in compliance with JCI safety, quality, confidentiality, and ethics policies, including the completion of recurring online training modules with self-certification. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering tasks including evaluation of engineering alternatives and analysis of data.
• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for MRP project elements during budgeting phases.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, and develop engineering computer programs for basic process systems.
• Prepare final designs including drawings, RFQs, BOMs, and construction specifications.
• Respond to contractor and engineering RFIs.
• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and other disciplines for HVAC test facility projects.
• Create refrigeration and process system designs and develop P&IDs for extreme environmental conditions.
• Review project designs for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Plan and conduct on-site startup, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and commissioning of MRP systems.
• Facilitate all capital planning and execution.
• Operate in compliance with safety, quality, confidentiality, and ethics policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university; master's degree or PE registration preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with mechanical engineering design in the HVAC industry; or 6 years work experience after completion of a MSME degree or PE license.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, AMCA, ASME, ANSI, SMACNA, UBC (ICC) and others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software; and AutoCAD or equivalent engineering document preparation.
• Ability to operate independently on detailed individual tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and work with various stakeholders as needed.
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills to contribute as part of an internal customer service team.