What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at WNA Engineering?
WNA is seeking a Mechanical & Plumbing Design Engineer for the Portersville or Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will have a passion to design HVAC and plumbing systems for the building construction industry to effectively understand how to execute our vision and mission. Serving as the Mechanical & Plumbing Design Engineer, you will be an asset in supporting the design of our retail projects and meeting our longstanding clients' needs. The Mechanical & Plumbing Design Engineer will report directly to the Vice President of Engineering.
WNA Engineering is a multi-faceted construction engineering design firm where we hold pride with our motto: Partnerships by Design. As we grow, we embrace our roots by embodying the beginnings of our company culture, creating, and thriving in a relaxed environment. This is where our team works together to deliver the top priority for our clients - to take their construction project needs and create a sustainable and energy-efficient solution to its design.
The Pittsburgh Business Times continues to award us ‘Best Places to Work’ and ‘Fast 50’ for several years in a row and we are looking for You to join our amazing design team!
Mechanical & Plumbing Design Engineer's Priorities
- Assist in the design of various mechanical systems for building construction projects under the supervision of Project Leadership
- Develop accurate designs/drawings that comply with all applicable codes and company drafting standards, practices, and procedures
- Assist in the heating/cooling load calculations and building energy modeling
- Prepare technical reports, edit specifications, and undertake technical investigation studies
- Coordinate internally with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design teams
- Participate in the QA/QC process, project time budgeting, milestone design review and inter-discipline cross-checking
- Coordinate with Code Officials and provide code summaries for projects
- Coordinate time and schedule to work on multiple projects concurrently
- Participate in all scheduled team communication, meetings, and trainings
What You Need
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an ABET Accredited College in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (beyond college curriculum) designing commercial and retail mechanical systems including HVAC air, plumbing and water systems
- Relevant Work Experience using AutoCAD and Revit
- Knowledge in MEP building/energy codes, and working with Utility Companies and Local Municipalities
- High level of Personal Integrity, Professionalism and Honesty with one's own ability
- Excellent critical thinking skills and desire to collaborate and take on challenges
- Related Certifications or Experience in Fire Protection Design a plus!
- In-Office Availability: Tuesday through Thursday
WHY WNA
Financial Wellness and Professional Development
- Licensure, Performance and Profit-sharing Bonuses
- Secure 401(k) with Employer Matching Contributions and Roth Options
- Project Expense and Travel (meals, mileage, etc.) Reimbursement
- Professional Memberships, Certifications and Licensures Reimbursement
- Collaborative mentorship with multi-level experienced engineers
- Monthly Team Building and Company-wide Events
Health and Personal Well-being
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance with 100% WNA-paid premium
- HSA-eligible plans come with employer contributions
- Life Insurance, Cancer, Short and Long-term Disability options available
- Schedule flexibility including hybrid and the industry-popular 9/80 Schedule
- Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave program
WNA offers a market-competitive compensation and a total benefits package that includes bonuses, medical coverage, HSA contributions, 401(k) matching, and schedules with family and flexibility in mind. Salaries are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Progress your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Two of WNA’s core values, “Integrity” and “Honoring One Another”, lend to its commitment to forever be a strong proponent of equal-opportunity employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are currently unable to support sponsorships.
Note to Recruiters: Please respect the work environment WNA Engineering tries to provide and do not solicit our employees. You may contact hr@wnaengineering.com for any recruitment inquiries. Thank you.
