Senior Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Franciscooffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Mechanical Engineerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Serve as the engineering leader through all stages of a project of any size and play a larger role in the marketing of the studio and management of the discipline.
• Actively promote and advocateforincreased energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in ourprojects.

• Assistinestablishingproject goals, budgets and schedules,trackproject performance, andfollow/enforce quality control procedures.

• Meet withclients, project teams, code officials,contractorsand others to address mechanical discipline issues and to develop effective working relationships.

• Present engineering design solutions to client representatives and/or design review committees.

• Serve as a mechanical systems specialist, conduct research in problem areas of considerable scope/complexityand devise solutions.

• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform energy, heating and cooling load and computational fluid dynamic calculations.

• Collaboratewith our SmithGroup IMPACT Team on thebestinclassanalytical tools to evaluate systemefficiencies, resiliency, and decarbonization performance.

• Lead and perform analysis,designand documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.

• Mentor junior and intermediate level staff andparticipatein performance coaching.

• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• Abachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a mechanical engineer designing HVAC,sustainabledesignand automatic controlsystems, including experience performing energy modeling.

• LEED AP preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registrationrequired.

• The ability to lead and mentor others inareaof expertise.

• Demonstrate experience in improving project energy performance.

• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines.

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $148,000 to $174,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.