Project Mechanical V at CannonDesign

**Who this is for** This role is for a highly experienced mechanical engineer with over a decade of industry expertise looking to lead complex projects, mentor

Work type: onsite

Location: Arlington, VA

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a highly experienced mechanical engineer with over a decade of industry expertise looking to lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and provide technical direction within a multi-disciplinary firm. **Key highlights** As a senior-level contributor, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing project schedules, budgets, and technical quality assurance while representing the firm in client-facing interactions. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have at least 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and hold a professional PE license. - Demonstrate deep expertise in Life Safety Codes and complex HVAC system design for large-scale buildings. - Exhibit strong leadership capabilities, including experience in staff development, performance reviews, and work planning. - Are highly analytical with the ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements while maintaining billability and financial targets.

Job Description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems for large scale size buildings. Able to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs.

• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.

• Direct the work of less experienced staff including the development and presentation of annual performance reviews.

• Serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.

• Work with Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work, labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the project’s bottom line financial success and satisfy the project’s contractual obligations.

• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.

• Directs activities of the project team members.

• Oversee the use of engineering complexities related to the use Energy Model software.

• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems.

• Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.

• Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.

• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.

• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.

• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.

• Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.

• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.

• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.

• Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.

• Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities. May serve on internal and/or professional committees.

• 80% project billable.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.

• Current PE in the United States preferred.

• LEED accreditation is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes

• Ability to work independently in all mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be a critical thinker.

• Must be highly analytical.

• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.

• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.

• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.

• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.

• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

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