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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Building Mechanical Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the design of complex infrastructure projects focused on the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater facilities.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Production of contract documents including plans and specifications 
- Performs heating/cooling and system sizing calculations 
- Develops Process and Control schematics 
- Prepares contract drawings and specifications 
- Develops Control descriptions 
- Manages the mechanical HVAC and odor control portion of small to medium sized projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities 
- Prepares scopes of work, level of efforts, construction and design cost estimates 
- Prepares technical memorandums and reports 
- Works as part of the project team and to effectively complete one or more portions of large or complex tasks 
- Works with experienced mechanical engineers to develop mechanical design and analysis approach 
- Works with multi-discipline project teams 
- Follows selected design approach through completion of analysis, detailing and presentation 
- Attends to details in preparation or review of calculations, drawings, and specifications; works logically and is technically consistent with design standards and accuracy 
- Improves technical knowledge and skills 
- Considers and refines existing standards and approaches for application to specific projects 
- Plans work so that broad tasks and specific details are correctly sequenced and followed through to completion 
- Back checks work for approach and correctness 
- Recognizes results for discrepancies or inconsistencies 
- Monitors scope, schedule, and budget 
 
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. 20+ years experience working with custom HVAC equipment, odor control, fire detection and protection and miscellaneous water systems for water and wastewater facilities. 
 Professional Engineer registration required.
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control strategies, and the development of control schematics based upon these documents
- Proficiency in the design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities 
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of national and local energy codes 
 
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Ability to work with multi-discipline project teams 
- Highly motivated self-starter 
- Ability to make basic technical decisions regarding analysis and detailing 
- Ability to work independently to effectively complete routine task
- Strong knowledge of NFPA 820 
- Strong knowledge of design of HVAC and odor control systems 
- Strong knowledge of hazardous/classified area design
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world.  We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!
Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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