Mechanical Designer/Engineer-Plumbing
Join a team where design meets purpose. At RLF, our mission is to create high-performing environments that inspire and nurture the human spirit. For over 90 years, we have been a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and interior design firm. With a focus on healthcare and federal projects, we deliver impactful, innovative spaces that shape communities and improve lives. We create exceptional places for extraordinary people.
We’re a passionate, collaborative team that values excellence, relationships, and fun. If you're looking to make a difference through meaningful work, let’s build something great together.
RLF is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer responsible for coordinating the design of Plumbing and Fire Suppression systems with team members during all phases of the design delivery and construction processes.
Responsibilities
- Apply mechanical engineering principles, industry standards, and best practices to the planning, design, and execution of building systems projects.
- Assist in the design and development of facility systems, including plumbing, medical gas, and fire protection systems.
- Develop construction documents using Autodesk Revit and other CAD/BIM software in accordance with company and industry standards.
- Interpret and apply applicable building codes, energy codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards to engineering designs.
- Obtain and assemble data to complete engineering designs.
- Visit job sites prior to, during, and following design, as necessary.
- Represent engineering on construction sites, ensuring construction compliance with design specifications and advising on engineering corrections.
- Research and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers to implement operating procedures, troubleshoot system malfunctions, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex or unusual technical challenges and project developments.
- Conduct research that analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs and applications.
- Assist in designing integrated mechanical or alternative systems to reduce water consumption and improve energy efficiency.
- Perform plumbing calculations to determine loads and size equipment.
- Perform construction assistance in the form of responding to contractor requests for information, reviewing shop drawings, and performing construction site field observations reports and preparing punch lists during various stages of construction.
- Other duties as assigned.