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 U.S. national 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 Matters – 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, piping and plumbing systems and equipment replacements at commercial, residential & public facilities (offices, schools, high-rise residential, restaurant/cafeteria, assembly, data center, central plant) with minimal supervision. This position is hybrid- After in-office training period, three in-office days per week and two remote days per week, at manager’s discretion.
Support ODP Business Unit and Engineering / CAD Manager to maintain an innovative, leading-edge Design-Build Mechanical Engineering Department. Support the mission, vision, strategy, and goals of the Company.
Our design targets are set at Best of Class standards, which encompass designs that are Code Compliant, Constructible, Cost Effective, Environmentally Conscious, Creative, and Complete.
Responsibilities
Supports sales efforts through sales assist work, including schematic scope level designs, vendor coordination, and client presentation documents on an assortment of potential project types.
Performs HVAC calculations for loads (Carrier HAP program / spreadsheet-based calcs), ductwork sizing/layouts, equipment selections, acoustical and energy assessments.
Performs piping and occasional plumbing calculations for system sizing, pipe sizing/layouts, equipment selections and utility sizing.
Coordinates design with other team members to ensure customers’ expectations are met at quoted costs along with monthly meetings with the ODP teams.
Review of submittals to assure compliance with design intent and project requirements.
Make cost and quality effective decisions on systems to develop plans, elevations, system schematics, P&ID drawings and details as required as well as full equipment schedules with control sequences of operation input.
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 ODP Team and/or Engineering Manager and is responsible for achieving project requirements.
Stays current in knowledge of codes and standards, design issues/techniques and newly emerging technologies.
Provide mentoring of newer engineers.
Provide support for quality control review of designs and value engineering of projects.
Discusses current project’s status and deliverables with Department in weekly meetings.
Adheres to Engineering Department and company standards and procedures.
Accountabilities & KPIs
Hours spent on projects versus budget
Design impacts to project profitability / customer satisfaction
Plan review comments from code, sustainability & 3 rd party plan reviewers
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