Associate Mechanical Engineer

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• 1-3 years of design and/or construction experience with HVAC systems including but not limited to Air, Water and Ground Source Heat Pumps, traditional rooftop units and split systems, VRF and ERV/HRV systems, kitchen hoods, exhaust fans, and variable frequency drives.
• Proven understanding of HVAC building operations and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge and practical application experience of ASHRAE Standards, the International Mechanical Code, and the International Energy Conservation Code.
• Robust organizational skills including attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively and continuously with non-engineers, both internally within Budderfly and externally, in person and virtual.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; adept at learning new software programs.

Responsibilities:

• Review equipment survey documents and understand the best HVAC solutions for implementation and customer satisfaction with a focus on energy reduction.
• Assist HIG Mechanical Engineers in preparation of scopes and bills of material (BOMs) for new and existing clients.
• Creation of HVAC scopes and bills of material (BOMs) for new and existing clients.
• Provide mechanical engineering support for HVAC technologies/solutions including but not limited to rooftop units, split systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, conventional thermostats, dehumidification, kitchen exhaust/make-up air systems, variable frequency drives, and BAS controls.
• Review submittals and equipment documentation to gather existing unit data and verify proposed equipment meets existing unit criteria.
• Review as-built conditions on site (in person or via the HVAC Survey), analyze potential issues and verify installation to ensure compliance with engineering design and for potential inspection issues.
• Understand, interpret, and evaluate construction documents including site plans, floor plans, details, sections, and equipment schedules with an eye towards the implementation of energy reduction solutions.
• Review implementation checkout documents to diagnose problematic or inconsistent installations.
• Support the process of maximizing utility-provided incentives based on HVAC solutions for customer locations.
• Other job-related duties as needed.