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Senior Engineer (HVAC) - Harris Design Studio

Harris, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201


The purpose of your role as a Senior Engineer

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.As a Senior Engineer, you will apply conceptual engineering techniques and design various types of mechanical systems from the ground up. You will be responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness in construction and operation.Design Engineering:Lead on projects that include strategic and space planning, consulting, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction oversight.Partner with the Harris Design Studio team on overall design concepts and design presentation strategies.Provide design and documentation during the completion and execution of design concepts.Work with estimating and construction groups to provide design information.Support Digital Design and BIM to prepare documents and drawings.Provide specifications for systems and equipment.Prepare calculations and selections for the correct sizing of mechanical and plumbing systems.Prepare and check calculations to understand energy usage, water usage, etc., for building systems.Project Team Interfaces:Support communication between project team, clients, and vendors.Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to compare initial costs of project alternatives to operating costs.Assist senior Engineers in recommending a level of system performance based on analysis of customer needs and preferences.What we're looking for in youBachelor’s Degree required in Engineering.4+ years of basic knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to the discipline.4+ years of experience designing a variety of HVAC systems.Knowledge and experience in designing HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities, including:

Heating Hot Water Plant and DistributionSteam DistributionChilled Water Generation and DistributionRefrigerant Cooling systems (VRF, DX, etc.)Space Heating and Cooling Systems (VAV, Chilled beams, Radiant Cooling, Fan Coil Units, Displacement ventilation, etc.)Ventilation Systems.Interface with electrical systems.Building Automation Systems and Controls.

Experience with HVAC systems for different sizes and levels of complexity of buildings and facilities, including:

Drainage systems.Storm water systems.Domestic cold and hot water systems.Medical and Lab gas systems.Process Piping Systems.Natural gas and other combustible organic materials systems design.

Knowledge and experience of code-compliant plumbing and mechanical systems designs for buildings.Have knowledge of building rating systems such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, etc.Experience with approaches and options for implementing low water, energy, high performance, resilient, and sustainable design for mechanical systems.Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge in innovative and advanced mechanical system design.Your life at HarrisAs one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources, and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit, and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.Harris Benefits + CompensationMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance.401K with company match.Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.Paid Parental leave.Short-Term Incentive Plan.Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glancePay Range: $74,638-$111,957 per year.The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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