Responsibilities

Ghafari Associates, LLC., is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the team. The candidate can work remotely or hybrid, depending on project needed, from any of our following offices: Chicago, Dearborn, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Dallas/Ft. Worth , or Birmingham , AL.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial or institutional structures as requested by the client. Develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes. Act as lead engineer on projects of varying sizes. Most projects are within healthcare and institutional (k-12) space.

Primary Responsiblities:

• Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client

• Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representative

• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates

• Maintain working knowledge of latest building and codes used in the industry

• Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection

• Perform and/or review calculations, formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection

• Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD)

• Edit or draft project specifications

• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site

• Review drawings for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes

• Review product submittals for design content (shop drawings), specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance

• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.

• Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications

• Develop and mentor less experienced staff

• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited university

• Professional Registration

• LEED Accredited Professional preferred

• 10+ years of related and progressively more responsible experience in Mechanical Engineering field (HVAC/building systems)

• Experience as a lead engineer on projects of varying size

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam

• Proficiency in BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong attention to detail

Overview

Ghafari is a global engineering, architecture, process design, consulting, and construction services firm driven to understand and meet the distinct needs of every client. For nearly forty years, we have taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets. By blending insight with technological innovation, we help clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Our full-service, in-house team works together to meet the unique demands of each project. Working side by side, market experts and discipline leaders exchange insights to uncover new opportunities for efficiency. This rigorous collaboration allows us to bridge smart design with precise functionality.

Ghafari was founded on the promise of technological innovation. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer in adopting and standardizing the latest advancements in our field. We aim to remain at the forefront of our industry and create ever-smarter spaces that help clients navigate new demands within their field.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects around the world.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to ourjob portal (http://ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

Working Options

Fully Remote, Hybrid, In Office

Job ID 2022-1915

Job Location US-

Category Engineering