Mechanical Facilities HVAC Design Engineer

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company’s High Performance Facilities (HPF) team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Facilities Engineer III to provide HVAC and Plumbing design for a wide range of national defense projects in our Albuquerque, NM office. From multi-building campuses to secure facilities across the globe, the Merrick HPF team designs and delivers sustainable solutions to meet Government needs for resiliency, readiness, and reliability. Our work directly impacts the operation and efficiency of installations vital to the protection and defense of the United States.

Annual salary range for this position is $102,400.00 - $132,600.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Mechanical Facilities Engineer III will design HVAC and Plumbing/Piping systems for an exciting range of mission critical to mission support projects. Project work will encompass:

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of HVAC and Plumbing design work with calculations, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout of mechanical equipment and associated duct and piping systems, and sequences of operations.
• Develop mechanical construction and equipment specifications, test and inspection plans, and system design descriptions.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for projects with less complex features, but also collaborate and use judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments and more complex projects.
• Perform engineering quality assurance checks of project designs.
• Support new project proposals with mechanical discipline scopes, budget estimates, and schedules.
• Interface with and present designs to Federal, State, and Local government client contacts.

The Mechanical Facilities Engineer III will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team of architectural and engineering staff producing project design packages of drawings, specifications, and calculations. The position includes great leadership opportunity with task assignment and work coordination with engineers, designers, and administrative staff. Periodic travel to other Merrick offices or project site locations, including international travel, may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License required.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Experience in HVAC and plumbing/piping systems design and associated engineering calculations (e.g. Air-handling systems, laboratory fume hood exhaust air systems, duct systems, heating and chilled water hydronic piping systems, natural gas piping systems, domestic water and waste water piping systems, steam and condensate piping systems, compressed air systems, and mechanical system controls).
• Experience sizing and selecting HVAC and plumbing/piping equipment (e.g. air-handling units, fans/blowers, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, coils, HEPA filtration systems, dampers, valves, and controls).
• Proficient in editing and writing mechanical construction and equipment specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using HVAC computer load and design programs such as Trane Trace software; knowledge of Revit building information modeling software; and familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, and NFPA standards.
• Working knowledge of IMC, IPC, and IBC codes.
• The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• LEED or Green Globes accreditation

PERKS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.