Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer 

Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. is a Louisville based ESOP engineering firm committed to providing innovative, cost intelligent, energy efficient solutions for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. We work with architects, owners and contractors on many high-profile projects, making a positive impact on the communities in which we work across the region.

What you can expect as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Kerr-Greulich:

• Join a reputable established forwarding thinking firm that enables and encourages you to have influence and make your mark, while designing solutions that make a positive impact.
• An employee owned, family oriented culture that fosters integrity and creates an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Step into a senior level role that further develops your skills and experience at a firm that genuinely wants you to further develop theirs’ (learn from one another).
• A diverse portfolio of dynamic projects small and large, across multiple industries including academic, healthcare and commercial.
• Take your career to the next level, grow and lead KGEI forward and become a future leader of the firm.
• Strong compensation package including excellent comprehensive benefits and ESOP.

Duties & Responsibilities

What you’ll do: The Senior Mechanical Engineer works on project teams for a variety of projects including repetitious quick turnaround, as well as major new construction designs. In your role, you will:

• Exhibit leadership and soft-skills by directing, guiding and mentoring other engineers & designers, meeting with architects to determine mechanical work scope and discuss budget
• Work closely with designers, other engineers and project managers to develop engineering documents per client specifications and KGEI quality standards.
• Prepare drawing sets with AutoCad and Revit based on KGEI design guidelines and sheet set up templates without technical supervision.
• Design all mechanical systems including air distribution, split and unitary d/x systems, variable air volume systems, variable refrigerant systems, chilled/hot water systems, and neutral temperature hydronic systems.
• Perform calculations, analysis and design (examples include heating and cooling calculations, energy modeling, ventilation, pressure, sound, domestic hot water demand, etc) select/size equipment and design space reqs for coordination with other disciplines.
• Size and design piping and ductwork for HVAC, domestic hot water and natural gas systems, providing full cost analysis for owner’s/architects in HVAC and plumbing selection

Qualifications

Requirements to be successful:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school.
• Professional Engineering license or the ability to achieve a P.E. in all necessary states.
• 12+ years design/engineering experience plus prior consulting/client services experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Proficiency in AutoCad, Revit, and other drawing technology like Navisworks, Blue beam, Adobe PDF, SketchUp, etc., strong MS Office Suite skills.
• Knowledgeable of current industry standards ASHRAE, NFPA and ASPE guidelines.