Support mechanical engineering for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection on institutional, retail, and commercial projects. Prepare calculations (energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling), assist with schematic and design development, produce construction documents and specifications, and support construction administration including shop drawing review, RFIs, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
Description
Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.
Duties Include:
- Mechanical engineering of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.
- Support the mechanical engineering department in preparing calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost-effective, efficient and constructible in a friendly work environment.
- Perform engineering calculations including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
- Assist in office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
Requirements
- At least two years complete towards earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiar with AutoCAD
- Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties
Thorson Baker + Associates offers flexible work hours:
8 hours Mon-Friday
8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays
9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays
Our company culture includes, but is not limited to:
- Memorable and unique social events.
- (2) Yearly company golf outings.
- Work, life balance.
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