As part of the Water Design Center for Garver in Fayetteville AR, this Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing mechanical designs in support of various Water Business Line projects.
General responsibilities will include mechanical design (HVAC, water supply systems, drain systems, etc.) as required for a variety of water and wastewater projects around the region.
Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to investigating, planning, design, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing detailed heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Developing and analyzing virtual facility heat loads to determine HVAC system sizing.
- Working closely with other team members to coordinate the project requirements
- Developing detailed plans and specifications for mechanical systems, such as HVAC systems, potable and non-potable water systems, drain systems, and fire protection systems
- Coordinating with various mechanical equipment vendors
- Developing construction cost estimates and participating in quality assurance and control procedures
Some travel may be required, as projects may require field work for site assessment of project locations and support during construction. Due to the collaborative nature of coordination for large infrastructure projects, candidates must have the ability to seek out and resolve issues through close interaction with other project team members. In addition, the candidate shall be able to maintain a positive team attitude and interpersonal effectiveness to recruit, develop and maintain an efficient and productive team.
About Garver's Arkansas Water Design Center:
The Arkansas Water Design Center is a knowledge-based hub that excels in highly technical, multi-discipline water and wastewater designs for locations all across the state of Texas. The Arkansas WDC specializes in large, high-volume, custom treatment plant projects with advanced technologies. Centralizing the location of the WDC means communication, coordination, and participation with team members is constant. This integral working relationship benefits the client through project delivery schedule and design quality, as well as the engineer’s opportunity for team collaboration and professional growth
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE)
- 4+ years of experience in designing HVAC and plumbing systems
- Working knowledge of building heat load analysis software (Carrier HAP)
- Must have an advanced knowledge base of applicable mechanical engineering principals
- Knowledge of industry design standards and codes (International Codes, ASHRAE, NFPA)
- Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience using Bluebeam and MSOffice products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Water and Wastewater consulting experience
- Experience with designing fire protection systems
- Experience with Autodesk Revit
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,000 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.
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