At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE). As a mid-level position, will oversee small to mid-size mechanical and HVAC/Plumbing design projects that include commercial, industrial, retail, medical, municipal, schools, and more. You will also perform project management tasks such as creating and tracking budgets, overseeing the scheduling of projects, and reviewing construction documents.

Mechanical systems and design will include chilled water systems, steam & hot water boiler systems, VAV systems, industrial process cooling, cooling towers, fume exhaust systems, ground source and water source heat pump systems, AC units and dust collection systems. During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side as well as the process to eventually manage the full scope of a MEP engineering project.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

Design heating, ventilating, and air conditioning installations and underground steam, gas, and compressed-air utilities.
Design constant volume and variable volume ductwork systems.
Supervise the installation of the above equipment and utilities.
Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
Manage the mechanical engineering of small projects.
Balance workload and varying requirements of multiple projects.
Understand mechanical and plumbing system design and applications, can anticipate what systems are required for different projects.
Perform space planning, future planning, anticipate mechanical room sizes, and identify conflicts.
Attend client meetings and represent the mechanical interests of the firm.
Perform the majority of construction administration duties and review all construction documents with the Engineer of Record.

We require:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) license. If the license is outside of Texas, we will expect this to be transferred within six months.
At least 2 years of licensed experience designing Mechanical HVAC/Plumbing systems for commercial and industrial buildings
Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

It helps to have:

Experience in a consulting firm designing for commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, historical, and hospitality.
Proficiency in HAP, Trace, Bluebeam, and vendor specific software.
Active membership and/or leadership roles in local engineering or industry associations such as ASHRAE, ASPE, or TSPE.

Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily. The position will attend site visits, which may occasionally include exposure to weather, tight spaces, or dusty conditions.

Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits
We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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