Lead Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients’ vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Project Architect talent to join our growing team.

The Role We Want You For

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be working with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Mechanical HVAC Design and Quality Assurance on Mission Critical projects for our nationwide clients.

Projects will consist of Mission Critical markets for existing building improvements and new construction.

The Specifics of the Role

• Project work may include conceptual and schematic design, feasibility studies, and full construction documentation (drawings and specifications).
• Senior Mechanical Engineer is involved from the beginning to foresee preliminary design challenges.
• As a Senior Level Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading mechanical HVAC engineering design and analysis, and for leading entry level Mechanical Engineers and/or Mechanical Designers.
• Knowledge of building mechanical codes and building material thermal values along with the ability to perform accurate load calculations.
• Strong mechanical / HVAC design capability in various institutional and industrial projects.
• Focus is on problem solving instead of finger pointing. The Architect, Engineer, and Contractor are on the same team.
• Project designs based on construction schedule versus fully finished package.
• Preliminary pricing advantages due to historical construction experience.
• Coordination with equipment vendors, Procurement, and Preconstruction groups throughout the design process to support target-based value designs.
• Input from jobsite can identify construction issues.
• Projects can be designed to the builder’s strength.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
• Opportunity for site and Quality visits to assist in solving field issues.
• Relationship building with Field Staff (Superintendents and other on-site personnel).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis.
• PE License is required to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Minimum of 5 years of related HVAC design experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC Systems Applications and Implementation.
• Team oriented attitude is a must.
• Resilient and adaptable to design changes.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in St. Louis, MO
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – so some travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco is known for and expects.
• 3-D CAD experience (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks) is a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, energy efficient design practices, and decarbonization measures is a plus.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The design pace is fast therefore good communication skills and good decision making are essential.

Why LJC and Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.