Mechanical Engineer - Buildings (FE)

Primera Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings Division. The Mechanical Engineer should be degreed, have classroom and/or internship experience with basic HVAC principles, possess strong CAD skills, have the ability to communicate and interact with others, and be able to support engineers/architects on projects.

WHO WE ARE
We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA
Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, our 30-plus-year history includes projects for school, university, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, campus, and municipal facilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will prepare heating/cooling load calculations using approved software
• You will complete ventilation schedules, size ductwork and piping, size fans and pumps, and size tanks and heat exchangers, under supervision
• You will prepare ventilation and hydronic drawings, including relevant detail sheets and schedules under supervision
• You will assist with field surveys of HVAC equipment and systems
• You will be responsible for Project CAD Coordination
• You will maintain project documentation, including calculations, project filing, etc.
• You will interface with vendors under supervision

WHO YOU ARE:

• You have a minimum 0 years of experience
• You have a B.S. in Mechanical or Architectural engineering (required)
• Having your FE is preferred
• You have basic knowledge of ASHRAE standards for ventilation, humidity control, load calculations, and duct sizing techniques
• You have basic knowledge of key performance parameters for air handlers, pumps, and ductwork accessories
• You have knowledge of key architectural considerations for HVAC equipment such as fan room sizing, shaft sizing, clearances, ceiling, and interstitial space constraints
• You have knowledge of key electrical considerations for HVAC equipment such as voltage and phase, disconnect devises, low voltage requirements, and separation of HVAC and electrical equipment
• You are skilled in MS Office
• You are skilled in AutoCAD and/or REVIT
• You have team skills and communication skills
• You have knowledge of discipline-specific HVAC calculation software tools

SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more 
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company 
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment 
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas 
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Starting salary is between $60,000 – $90,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000