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The ability to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is necessary.\nThe role includes the following responsibilities:\nPerform advanced heating and cooling load calculations\nDevelop sections and elevations of complex ductwork and piping areas\nDevelop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases\nEdit specifications to reflect the project requirements\nDevelop air and water flows\nUnderstand fan and pump curves to properly select equipment for application\nUse the psychrometric chart properly for any HVAC system\nMeet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application\nCoordinate with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc) for all HVAC details\nRespond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals\nUnderstand work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan\nUnderstand the proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents and deliver appropriate documentation\nModify sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems\nUnderstand both constant and variable flow systems, and properly apply equipment\nMeet with contractors during the bid phase to review the design details\nPerform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.\nRequired Skills and Experience: \nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering\nEIT (Engineer in Training) required; PE License a plus\n5-15 years of relevant experience\nExperience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Higher Education or Laboratory projects\nExcellent organizational and communication skills\nProactive and collaborative team member\nBR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter - and to be part of something bigger. 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