Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Senior)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California, United States, 94550
Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Senior)
The Design & Engineering Division within the Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking a mid-senior Mechanical Engineer. You will provide engineering design solutions for the Laboratory's mechanical infrastructure, building HVAC systems, building automation and DDC control systems, energy management, laboratory design, and central plant-type equipment in support of projects associated with new construction, remodeling, and modifications to conventional office and laboratory facilities. The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision. Responsibilities include: Mechanical Infrastructure Design and Engineering:
Perform independent operational and technical tasks related to the mechanical engineering, planning, design, and construction of LLNL's facilities and infrastructure, including duct and pipe sizing, HVAC load calculations, and system modeling. Prepare construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD. Technical Analysis and Energy Management:
Provide engineering analysis and solutions to a diverse range of complex site building mechanical issues and/or problems. Conduct computer-based analyses for heating/cooling load calculations, energy management, and life-cycle cost optimization to ensure efficient and sustainable designs. Construction Documentation and Procurement:
Prepare detailed construction documents, including mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, scoping criteria, and procurement specifications for LLNL-furnished equipment and materials. Construction Support and Field Engineering:
Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, change order requests, resolving field issues, and performing field observations to ensure compliance with project requirements. Problem Solving and Technical Solutions:
Develop and implement engineering solutions to moderately complex mechanical system issues, using independent judgment and analysis to address project-specific challenges. Vendor Coordination and Component Selection:
Partner with mechanical supply vendors to select, specify, and procure mechanical components, ensuring compatibility with design requirements and project objectives. Project Leadership and Oversight:
Lead multiple complex mechanical projects with responsibility for the development of budgets, schedules, deliverables, and compliance with technical criteria, while directing the work of drafters. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities at the TSS.4 level Provide direction in designing complex building and laboratory mechanical systems for new construction and the renovation and remodeling of existing facilities. This includes the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Prepare designs and engineering studies for conventional mechanical equipment and components in complex building environments supporting highly advanced research activities. Projects include: Design for the installation of air handling equipment, fume hoods, boilers, chillers, DDC control systems, pumps and filter systems, as well as complex mechanical systems in specialized research facilities such as clean rooms, high performance computing facilities, bio-safety labs, semiconductor and electronics fabrication labs, non-reactor nuclear facilities, and laser research facilities. Prepare construction documents for designs, including construction drawings, construction specifications, and procurement specifications for the pre-purchase of LLNL furnished equipment. Use independent judgement to ensure construction documents that have been prepared by both internal staff and external A/E firms are in conformance with applicable Building Codes and LLNL Standards. Prepare procurement documents for the subcontracting of outside consultant Architectural/Engineering (A/E) services to supplement internal engineering capability; manage/direct the outside A/E contracts, including preparing project scopes, technical criteria, engineering design estimates and schedules. Qualifications include: Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and at least ten years of mechanical engineering design experience in an architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting firm. Professional registration as a Mechanical Engineer in the state of California or reciprocity from another state or ability to obtain a California license within 24 months. Experience in and knowledge of the professional practice of commercial, industrial, and laboratory facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, and LEED/sustainable design practices. Technical, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to organize and effectively coordinate multiple and frequently conflicting, concurrent tasks, with accurate follow-through. Experience with mechanical engineering design software for building modeling such as heat load and psychometric analysis, HVAC system modeling, energy management, and/or pipe flow analysis, experience with Microsoft Office software, and Revit and AutoCAD for the preparation of working drawings. Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information. Additional Qualifications at the TSS.4 Level Significant experience and advanced knowledge of the professional practice of commercial, industrial, and laboratory facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, and LEED/sustainable design. Advanced knowledge of applicable state and national construction codes and standards, including California Mechanical & Plumbing Codes, NFPA 1, NFPA 13, and other Fire Codes and Standards, AWWA Standards, and ASHRAE Standards such as 62.1 and 90.1. Significant experience in design management, including project planning, scheduling, professional services estimates, and adherence to completion dates. Qualifications we desire Membership in professional organizations such as ASHRAE, ASME, etc. USGBC LEED AP certification and knowledge of applicable DOE Orders, Federal Standards. Experience in plumbing design, and the design of industrial gas systems, and process piping systems. Experience in design of fire protection systems and with mechanical system testing and balancing and/or commissioning.
The Design & Engineering Division within the Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking a mid-senior Mechanical Engineer. You will provide engineering design solutions for the Laboratory's mechanical infrastructure, building HVAC systems, building automation and DDC control systems, energy management, laboratory design, and central plant-type equipment in support of projects associated with new construction, remodeling, and modifications to conventional office and laboratory facilities. The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting-edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle to grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision. Responsibilities include: Mechanical Infrastructure Design and Engineering:
Perform independent operational and technical tasks related to the mechanical engineering, planning, design, and construction of LLNL's facilities and infrastructure, including duct and pipe sizing, HVAC load calculations, and system modeling. Prepare construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD. Technical Analysis and Energy Management:
Provide engineering analysis and solutions to a diverse range of complex site building mechanical issues and/or problems. Conduct computer-based analyses for heating/cooling load calculations, energy management, and life-cycle cost optimization to ensure efficient and sustainable designs. Construction Documentation and Procurement:
Prepare detailed construction documents, including mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, scoping criteria, and procurement specifications for LLNL-furnished equipment and materials. Construction Support and Field Engineering:
Provide engineering support during construction by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, change order requests, resolving field issues, and performing field observations to ensure compliance with project requirements. Problem Solving and Technical Solutions:
Develop and implement engineering solutions to moderately complex mechanical system issues, using independent judgment and analysis to address project-specific challenges. Vendor Coordination and Component Selection:
Partner with mechanical supply vendors to select, specify, and procure mechanical components, ensuring compatibility with design requirements and project objectives. Project Leadership and Oversight:
Lead multiple complex mechanical projects with responsibility for the development of budgets, schedules, deliverables, and compliance with technical criteria, while directing the work of drafters. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities at the TSS.4 level Provide direction in designing complex building and laboratory mechanical systems for new construction and the renovation and remodeling of existing facilities. This includes the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Prepare designs and engineering studies for conventional mechanical equipment and components in complex building environments supporting highly advanced research activities. Projects include: Design for the installation of air handling equipment, fume hoods, boilers, chillers, DDC control systems, pumps and filter systems, as well as complex mechanical systems in specialized research facilities such as clean rooms, high performance computing facilities, bio-safety labs, semiconductor and electronics fabrication labs, non-reactor nuclear facilities, and laser research facilities. Prepare construction documents for designs, including construction drawings, construction specifications, and procurement specifications for the pre-purchase of LLNL furnished equipment. Use independent judgement to ensure construction documents that have been prepared by both internal staff and external A/E firms are in conformance with applicable Building Codes and LLNL Standards. Prepare procurement documents for the subcontracting of outside consultant Architectural/Engineering (A/E) services to supplement internal engineering capability; manage/direct the outside A/E contracts, including preparing project scopes, technical criteria, engineering design estimates and schedules. Qualifications include: Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and at least ten years of mechanical engineering design experience in an architectural/engineering (A/E) consulting firm. Professional registration as a Mechanical Engineer in the state of California or reciprocity from another state or ability to obtain a California license within 24 months. Experience in and knowledge of the professional practice of commercial, industrial, and laboratory facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, and LEED/sustainable design practices. Technical, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to organize and effectively coordinate multiple and frequently conflicting, concurrent tasks, with accurate follow-through. Experience with mechanical engineering design software for building modeling such as heat load and psychometric analysis, HVAC system modeling, energy management, and/or pipe flow analysis, experience with Microsoft Office software, and Revit and AutoCAD for the preparation of working drawings. Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information. Additional Qualifications at the TSS.4 Level Significant experience and advanced knowledge of the professional practice of commercial, industrial, and laboratory facility mechanical engineering and construction in areas such as HVAC systems design, piping system analysis and pump selection, building automation and control systems, and LEED/sustainable design. Advanced knowledge of applicable state and national construction codes and standards, including California Mechanical & Plumbing Codes, NFPA 1, NFPA 13, and other Fire Codes and Standards, AWWA Standards, and ASHRAE Standards such as 62.1 and 90.1. Significant experience in design management, including project planning, scheduling, professional services estimates, and adherence to completion dates. Qualifications we desire Membership in professional organizations such as ASHRAE, ASME, etc. USGBC LEED AP certification and knowledge of applicable DOE Orders, Federal Standards. Experience in plumbing design, and the design of industrial gas systems, and process piping systems. Experience in design of fire protection systems and with mechanical system testing and balancing and/or commissioning.