HVAC Design Engineer

At Ballinger we are passionate about complex challenges and realworld problemsolving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions synthesize data and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine research and government manufacturing and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development mentorship and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will analyze and design building infrastructure and HVAC systems. You will be teamed with a senior engineer(s) who will guide and teach the fundamentals of cooling chilled water steam hot water air handling and automated control design as you prepare mechanical drawings perform field surveys and simulate building energy use via modeling software.

Position Responsibilities
Designing implementing and improving mechanical components products and systems for clients including researching new technologies and their application.
Preparing technical drawings and specifications for mechanical systems to ensure that their installation and operation conform to specifications codes standards and client requirements.
Overseeing construction administration efforts to ensure installation and function complies with construction documentation.
Analyzing system options cost analysis and design using analytical tools such as energy simulation models.
Produce specification sections and Statement of Special Inspections and interface with specifications staff on assigned projects
Produce field site visit reports Draft/model documents
Develop knowledge of Ballingers project types (health care academic/lab/research corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams and leadership
Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction

Technical/Professional Skills
Superb analytical communication and production skills and be able to perform well in a design environment
Excel Word and analysis software proficiency
Experience in the industry as an entrylevel design engineer CoOp or Intern is preferred
Thorough understanding of disciplines drawing and graphic standards adherence to standards for quality and consistency in Ballingers product
Strong interpersonal skills specifically communication dependability responsibility and teamwork
Coordination skills specifically communication organization time management and adaptability

Requirements
BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering relevant to the particular field of practice or equivalent as determined by the firm.
Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
EIT preferred

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture) religion color citizenship national origin sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
About Us:
Ballinger is one of the oldest continuously practicing architecture and engineering firm in the United States. Founded in l878. We make places for people who make the future. Healers and learners makers and innovators: they are the people who inspire us because their work changes lives for the better. For them a building must be both functional and exceptional an environment that empowers those who experience it. We believe that a building designed and engineered with insight and intelligence becomes a catalyst for todays transformative endeavors and an enabler of tomorrows promising futures.
What We Offer:
We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision expertise and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Dental Prescription Wellness FSA/HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short and LongTerm Disability Programs Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave 401(K) plan with company contribution Commuter Benefits Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO) Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.
Location and Travel:
This role is located in our Philadelphia PA office with a flexible hybrid work schedule onsite three 3 days per week. Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.