Mechanical Designer
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Mechanical Designer/ Engineer!
Your work environment at EXP:
In this role, you will be a part of the Mechanical team, of the MEP Buildings sector (Life Science & Healthcare projects), based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What a day at EXP has in store for you:
Revit or CAD proficient with working in 3D models
Prepare HVAC one-line diagrams
Prepare/ Review HVAC load and airflow calculations.
Basic knowledge of Mechanical, plumbing and energy codes.
Edit mechanical specifications to reflect the project requirements.
Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
Size, select and schedule equipment.
Meet with vendors to determine specific equipment requirements for application.
Coordinates with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc).
Respond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals.
Solve installation problems during project construction.
Mange time effectively based on the required design process for the project.
Ability to deliver appropriate design level documentation based on project scope.
Edit and develop scope of work narratives (SD narrative, basis of design, etc).
Perform at a ‘responsible charge’ level; meeting exp’s design and quality levels.
Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.
Write studies and reports for systems on projects.
Writes sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems such as Constant Volume air systems, Variable air volume systems, hot and chilled water hydronic systems.
Basic understanding of psychometrics and be able to apply to every project.
What your experience looks like:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
Candidate should have an engineering degree in the field of mechanical engineering with 0-3 years of building HVAC design experience.
Experience with time management and working in a team environment.
EIT or Registered Professional Engineer preferred or the desire to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
Experience designing in science and technology preferred.
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.
About the TeamEXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- 0-3 years of building HVAC design experience
- Proficient in Revit or CAD and working in 3D models
- Ability to prepare HVAC one-line diagrams
- Ability to prepare/review HVAC load and airflow calculations
- Basic knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and energy codes
- Ability to edit mechanical specifications and develop scope narratives
- Ability to size, select and schedule HVAC equipment and develop equipment room sizes
- Ability to write sequences of operations for AHUs, chilled/hot water systems
- Basic understanding of CV and VAV air systems, and hot/chilled water hydronic systems
- Understanding of psychrometrics and ability to apply to projects
- Experience managing time and working effectively in a team environment
- Responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and solving installation problems during construction
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer, or desire to sit for the FE exam
- Experience designing in science and technology facilities
What We Do
EXP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services aimed at transforming the world's built and natural environments. The company specializes in delivering innovative solutions for water infrastructure, aviation environments, mining and mineral projects, and underground infrastructure. Their expert team comprises engineers, planners, designers, and scientists dedicated to excellence and innovation across the full lifecycle of complex projects.
