Mechanical Engineer

at CTA Architects and Engineers in Missoula, Montana, United States

Job Description

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer Description *# Experienced Mechanical Engineer## Position DescriptionCushing Terrell is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team on an on-site basis. In this role, you will lead the design of complex HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of building types, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, designers, and planners. Day to day, you will develop HVAC design concepts, conduct site assessments and building engineering analysis, and provide quality control review of mechanical designs produced by others on the team. Success in this role means producing high-quality, code-compliant mechanical designs, mentoring and leading a team of engineers and drafters to deliver strong construction documents, and being a trusted technical resource within the firm’s mechanical engineering practice. ## Position Salary Range\The expected salary range for this position is *$90,000** to $130,000 annually. ## Required Qualifications\\- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in consulting HVAC engineering- Licensed Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain licensure- Proficient in Revit MEP for mechanical design and coordination- Ability to design complex HVAC systems, including VAV, DOAS, VRF, data room cooling, and packaged rooftop systems, as well as chilled water and hydronic heating systems, including pipe, pump, duct, and fan sizing and selection- Advanced knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation, and mechanical building codes- Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of engineers and drafters to produce construction documents- Proficient in writing mechanical specifications- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Experience producing 3D coordinated mechanical models in a multidisciplinary BIM environment- Skilled in HVAC load modeling software, such as Trane Trace or Carrier HAP- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Bluebeam, Revit MEP, and relevant HVAC design software## Preferred Qualifications\\- Working knowledge of plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water and waste and vent systems- Advanced understanding of digital temperature control systems and sequences of operationDid you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply! ## Position Responsibilities\\\*- Lead development of HVAC design concepts, independently or in collaboration with other engineers- Conduct site assessments and building analysis to produce engineering reports and improvement recommendations- Identify energy conservation measures, including potential savings and implementation costs- Provide quality control review of mechanical designs and deliver constructive technical feedback- Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge, making technical decisions and reviewing, stamping, and signing construction documents- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters to produce high-quality construction documents## Working at Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives. ## Why Cushing TerrellAt Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team, from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our