Design Associate - Mechanical

Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best "how" to get the job done.

Haskell's Design & Consulting Team unites architecture, engineering, and consulting professionals from across industries and geographies. Our diverse and innovative team allows Haskell to serve our clients with multiple project delivery methods including design-build, engineer-procure-construct, fee-for-service, or consulting services. These services allow our team to form a strong rapport with clients, marshalling them as they grow and helping them address industry and market challenges. The Design & Consulting Team serves a diverse set of markets including food and beverage, consumer products, and healthcare projects. As a team member at Haskell, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that will challenge your creativity, innovation, and expand your skill set.

In this role you will have expanding responsibility of a graduate engineer including responsibility for assigned project designs, coordination, and associated construction administration. Your responsibilities also include overseeing the work performed by staff assigned to projects, and the electrical project budget/time management.

Job Responsibilities:

Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design)
• Works with Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure understanding and compliance with owner's building program requirements and facility or corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design
• Learns to confirm and review applicable codes and standards such as but not limited to the International Building Code Council (Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire), ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62 and 15) and NFPA
• Given the scope of design services, the owner's building program and facility standards, building code research and relevant industry standards, works with the Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer to establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues
• Assist Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer and works with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility
• Assist Project or Senior Mechanical Engineer and works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary
• Knows when to obtain support from the Lead Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer for assistance to determine engineering and design building requirements
• Design
• Knows BIM and AutoCAD design software, and incorporate designs into project documents/models
• Proficiency in how to establish the building envelop thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations and runs energy compliance software
• Learning how to run cooling/heating load calculations
• Learning how to select and schedule mechanical equipment
• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of air distribution systems and related equipment
• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of chilled and condenser water systems and related equipment
• Learning how to design, layout and sizing, of steam and associated condensate systems and related equipment
• Working towards proficiency in the development of control drawings, schematic diagrams, points list and sequence of operation
• Proficient in the creation of a complete and accurate set of constructions documents including cover sheet, floor plans, details and sections, equipment schedules and control drawing drawings

Education/Experience:

• Accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Passed the EIT/FE exam, preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of heat transfer/thermodynamics
• Experience with HVAC and PLMG design
• Experience with Revit preferred
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong preference for candidates that have field or trade experience
• Preparing to become a licensed PE

Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company provided hospital indemnity, accident and critical care plans
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and nine company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• AND many more!

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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