Open Date:  8/10/2015
Close Date:  8/24/2015 at 5:00p.m. - extended to close on 11/20/2015


Clark Nexsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  AAP. Drug -free workplace. E-verify. Applicant must be legally authorized to work for Clark Nexsen without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H-1B or any other work visa petitions.

Must apply online through corporate website at www.clarknexsen.com.

Firm Description

Clark Nexsen is an international full service architectural and engineering design firm that is deeply committed to providing design excellence to U.S. and global clients. Clark Nexsen was ranked 11th on the 2013 Architect 50, a list of top firms in the U.S., and in the Top 20 Architecture/Engineering firms in Building Design + Construction’s 2014 Giants 300 Report. The firm is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 475 employees in 10 additional office locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, an upbeat and professional work environment, and numerous opportunities for career development, and have been recognized locally as one of the “Best Places to Work”. We promote strong ties with the communities in which we live and work - our employees are involved in countless community service projects.

Generous benefits include Health, Dental, 401k, Short- and Long-term Disability, Vacation/Sick leave. Optional Aflac, Flexible Benefits, and Legal Resources benefits are available.

Job Description

We seek to hire a Mechanical Engineer (PE), to work within the Mechanical Department in our Virginia Beach, VA office. Typical responsibilities include directing and supervising all aspects of mechanical engineering, including but not limited to HVAC, hydronic piping, and energy studies on multi-discipline building design projects of moderate to large scope for commercial and government facilities.

General responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of mechanical engineering design (specifically HVAC engineering and design) as a Mechanical Engineer, including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analysis, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout
• Meeting with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of services
• Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
• Directing and supervising the work of EI/EITs assigned to the project, particularly where engineering judgment on the part of the EI/EIT is exercised and unusual or difficult problems are encountered
• Obtain guidance from Senior Engineers and the Department Head as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
• Ensuring staff compliance with the Company’s quality control policies and procedures
• Providing and supervising mechanical support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda and amendments as required
• Performing and supervising mechanical construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings.
• Coordinating with the firm’s building commissioning services as required
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from project managers, Managing Principals, Design Principals, Operations Directors, and Senior Management
• Working with a multi-discipline team of architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects
• Participate in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Directing, supervising and training junior mechanical staff as directed
• Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior mechanical staff

Project responsibilities

• Perform Engineer tasks as directed
• Responsible for document organization and clarity
• Responsible for discipline drawing coordination
• Completing sections and details produced to a schematic-level of completion by the Engineer
• Adhere to project budget and schedule
• Other tasks as assigned

Education

• Must have graduated from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering (Building design focus)
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology (Building design focus)
  • Architectural Engineering (Mechanical engineering focus)
• Completed course work should include Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Dynamics core courses.

Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations

• Must have earned the designation of PE in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing LEED AP accreditation is desirable
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), or High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certifications are desirable
• Additional certifications such as CDT, CCS, or CCCA are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Other ASHRAE certifications are desirable
• Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) certification from ASPE is desirable
• Active membership in NSPE, ASHRAE or other related professional organizations is desirable

Software Skills

A Mechanical Engineer (PE) should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management.

Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable.

Career Experience

• A minimum of 4 to 8 years of specific, post-graduation, mechanical engineering experience that includes design and practice experience in a leadership role with a Mechanical Engineering firm or a multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm with substantial knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes and standards.
• Strong energy modeling and energy management credentials and experience.
• Experience as a lead designer or Mechanical Engineer in federal, state, municipal, healthcare, commercial, higher education or similar projects plus experience in Design/Build and CM at Risk project delivery methods is desirable.

Other Criteria and Considerations

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Have a client-oriented, can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
• Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession