Design Associate 1 - Mechanical

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Scope of Position

The primary responsibility of the Design Associate is to provide engineering and design solutions as 
assigned to support project deliverables and schedule. Design Associates work with other design staff to grow in their knowledge in mechanical engineering design concepts and project delivery. Responsibilities include various engineering, design and drafting tasks utilizing the applicable drafting software to accommodate the project schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Conceptual Design 
  • Works with Project Associate or Senior Associate to ensure understanding and compliance with owner’s building program requirements and corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design.
  • Review applicable codes and standards such as, but not limited to, the International Building Code Council (Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire), ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62 and 15) and NFPA. 
  • Given the scope of design services, the owner’s building program and facility standards, building code research and relevant industry standards, works with the Project Associate or Senior Associate to establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and, in doing so, provides clarification, qualifications and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues. 
  • Supports Project Associate or Senior Associate and works with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility. 
  • Supports Project Associate or Senior Associate and works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary.
• Detailed Design 
  • Uses design software proficiently and can incorporate designs into project documents/models. 
  • Proficiency in how to establish the building envelope thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations. Proficiency in running energy code compliance software. 
  • Working towards proficiency on how to perform cooling/heating load calculations. 
  • Acquiring knowledge of how to select and schedule mechanical equipment. 
  • Working towards proficiency on how to design, layout and sizing, of air distribution systems and related equipment. 
  • Works towards proficiency on how to design, layout and sizing, of heating hot water, chilled water and condenser water systems and related equipment. 
  • Works towards proficiency how to design, layout and sizing, of steam and associated condensate systems and related equipment. 
  • Works towards proficiency in the development of control drawings, schematic diagrams, points list and sequences of operation.
  • Proficient in the creation of a complete and accurate set of construction documents including cover sheet, floor plans, details and sections, equipment schedules and control drawings.

• Planning, Scheduling and Profitability 
  • Compile a complete design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD). 
  • Works with project’s Project Associate and/or Senior Associate to ensure that the project schedule will be met, and complete documents are provided for each submission. 
  • Designs project within provided design budget and tracks additional hours utilized, including when scope is expanded. 
• Professional Development
  • Proactively seeks training to expand knowledge.
• Leadership 
  • Engages entire team working with all team members. 
  • Flexible and willing to quickly move between projects as needed to assist in meeting overall project schedules.
• Travel as required

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree required. Degree from accredited curriculum (NCARB or ABET) preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) Certification preferred 

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• Customer Focus: Makes service to internal and external customers a priority; focuses on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills.
• Effective Communication: Listens for understanding and appreciation, encourages open feedback; presents clearly and effectively one on one, and in small and large group settings; considers the audience in preparing messages and in choosing the appropriate communication channels; creates and encourages open channels of communication.
• Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrates the ability to get results; manages competing demands in fast paced environment with effective results; identifies and creates contingency solutions to ensure timely execution.
• Learning & Development: Learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; takes action to address development needs in self and others, if applicable; identifies gaps and learning opportunities to ensure complete technical job proficiency; takes responsibility for own development and skills improvement.

Values

• Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members, partners and everyone with whom we do business; open communication.
• Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; executed best in class; creative and innovative; dedicated for continuous improvement.
• Service: Passionate about customer service internal and external and to the community; and creates superior value.
• Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with 
Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.