Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full-service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the Seattle-area construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

People love working at Hermanson because we all share the same Core Values:

• Clients First - Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Counts - Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate - Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate - Challenge the status quo and always compete

The Role

Responsible for designing HVAC systems for commercial high-rise office & multi-family residential, light industrial and critical environment (lab, hospital, data center) facilities, with minimal supervision.

Support Engineering / CAD Manager to maintain an innovative, leading-edge Design-Build Mechanical Engineering Department.

Support the mission, vision, strategy, and goals of the Company.

Best of Class design target must include: designs that are Code Compliant, Constructible, Cost Effective, Conscientious(environmentally), Creative & Complete.

Responsibilities

• Supports sales efforts through sales assist work, including schematic scope level designs, written system narratives, system selections, and client presentations.
• Performs HVAC calculations for loads (Carrier HAP program), ductwork sizing/layouts, equipment selections, and acoustical assessments, as well as document preparation required for permit submittals including smoke control system design & rational analysis.
• Performs piping and plumbing calculations for system sizing, pipe sizing/layouts, equipment selections and utility.
• Coordinates design with other team members (Design Team such as owners, architects, general contractors, structural, electrical & civil , Project Manager, Superintendent, ) to ensure design meets customers expectations at quoted cost. Lead meetings with clients and team members at their offices and job sites.
• Review of shop drawings, submittals to assure compliance with design intent.
• Makes cost and quality effective decisions on systems to develop plans, elevations, system schematics, riser diagrams, P&ID drawings and details as well as full equipment schedules with detailed control sequences of operation. Develop specifications as projects require.
• LEED design and documentation and familiarity with WELL, Salmon Safe, Living Building and other sustainability programs. Energy simulation experience (eQuest, HAP) and LEED credentials preferred.
• Coordinates CAD work with CAD Team Lead and back checks for accuracy, coordinates CAD effort on assigned projects.
• Identifies and communicates concerns about project schedule, design budget, or technical issues with Engineering Manager, and is responsible to achieve project requirements.
• Stays current in knowledge of codes and standards, design issues/techniques and newly emerging technologies.
• Assist in mentoring of newer engineers and leading internal design teams.
• Provide support for quality control review of designs and value engineering of projects.
• Discusses current project s status with Engineering Manager in weekly meetings and updates short and long term labor projections.
• Adheres to Engineering Department and company standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• (10) years experience in mechanical systems design for commercial and institutional buildings - High Rise, Healthcare, Science & Technology, Office, Multi-family, Laboratory, Government, and/or Civic Facilities experience preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State Washington preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the Uniform & International Codes, Washington/Seattle Energy Codes, ASHRAE standards, National Fire Codes, SMACNA, etc.
• Experience in sustainable design/LEED and exposure to building energy modeling, life cycle cost, etc.
• Strong personal time management and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with latest versions of AUTOCAD MEP and REVIT.
• Advanced knowledge of load calculation (Carrier HAP) and familiarity with building energy simulation software.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience preferred.

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.