RVE (an Ardurra company) is seeking a
Mechanical Engineer (MEP) - Facilities to join our team in
Pittsburgh, PA.Our professionals bring together engineering and strong economic and management principles to design and upgrade heating, air conditioning, ventilation and other systems for our K-12, higher education, healthcare, hospitality and industrial clients as part of new construction or renovation projects.
Maintaining and upgrading buildings poses an ongoing challenge for clients who need to keep their facilities and systems operating safely, reliably and cost-effectively. The foundation of our design approach is energy savings, including finding alternative energy sources when viable.
Our staff has expertise in wind, solar, geothermal and combined heat and power (cogeneration) technologies. We also provide professional program management, facility wide energy audits and analysis, assessments, design, construction management and administration services for public transportation infrastructure to numerous transportation authorities and serve as Engineer of Record for nearly 50 Boards of Education in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Primary Function:The ideal candidate for this position will oversee projects from concept through construction, mentoring junior staff, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineering services for educational, commercial, and industrial facilities
Primary Duties:- Support the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including fire alarm systems, for commercial, industrial, and educational projects
- Perform and review mechanical calculations, equipment selections, and system layouts
- Oversee hydronic (chilled and hot water) piping design, ductwork, and mechanical equipment sizing
- Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations
- Ensure quality and accuracy of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations
- Coordinate with cross-discipline teams, architects, and clients
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, providing technical oversight and career development support
- Perform site visits and field surveys when required
- Assist in proposal development and contribute to department growth initiatives
Education and Experience Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline required
- PE license required or the ability to pursue one
- 5+ years within HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection including fire alarm
- Ability to clarify and concisely express thoughts verbally and in written correspondence/reports/specifications
- Provides effort and takes pride in all work assignments produced
- Not afraid to ask for guidance/assistance in order to expedite the date of assignment deliverables
- Ability to simultaneously work on group and individual assignments
- Must have effective communication, management and writing skills
- Must be skilled in the use of Word/Excel products
- Revit a plus
Why Ardurra?While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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