Mechanical III

Job Description

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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This job may be filled in our Buffalo, NY or Pittsburgh, PA office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, MN. Other 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 design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems independently on assigned projects. Complex projects could be under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs.
• May supervise or provide project management direction within the mechanical discipline to include the monitoring of project progresses and project budget.
• Calculate heating, cooling loads, layout, design ductwork, and piping using energy modeling 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.
• Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
• Independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues.
• Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
• Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team, attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
• 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.
• Coordinates work activities on specific projects with several persons with various levels of capability; participates in business development and marketing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum ABET/EAC Bachelor degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience required.
• Current PE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $76,190 to $95,190 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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 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 is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy 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.

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