Wood’s San Antonio, TX office is seeking a junior - level Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in infrastructure HVAC and Plumbing systems to support the Infrastructure Branch HVAC / Energy Practice. Primary focus for project work will be assessing HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems, systems modeling, assist and prepare construction drawing package consisting of drawings, specifications, cost opinion, schedule, and design analysis for new and / or retrofit projects. Typical projects include facility renovations, systems repair / replacement, and new facilities for industrial and Department of Defense clients worldwide, with construction values ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. The position may also support other infrastructure projects and other Wood offices’ projects. Friendly, flexible, and positive work environment.

Our ideal candidate is a professional that seeks challenging work and be part of a growing service line in San Antonio. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists and develops technical studies and design packages within defined schedule, and client needs and budget requirements
• Assists lead engineer(s) in HVAC and plumbing system(s) site assessments and data collection; system(s) modeling; equipment sizing and criteria selection
• Executes facility mechanical engineering HVAC and plumbing designs IAW applicable codes and standards
• Evaluates sustainable equipment / material opportunities for new construction and renovation projects
• Performs field energy audits and equipment assessments to support equipment upgrade decisions
• Generates design analyses, drawing plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Significant CADD work with AutoCAD MEP and / or REVIT
• Supports proposals generation
• Performs site verification on construction projects

Skills / Qualifications

Role Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• EIT required
• 0 to 5 years + of facility HVAC / plumbing / energy design experience
• Able to generate drawing packages with AutoCAD
• Knowledgeable of and has performed energy modeling
• Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, IPC, ASHRAE, etc.)
• Able to travel by air & ground, climbing ladders (for site assessments and design meetings)
• Travel 25% average with specific projects potentially requiring extended travel - US and overseas travel possible
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with REVIT and AutoCAD
• Experience with Trane TRACE or HAP system modeling
• Commissioning and / or retro - commissioning experience
• Life cycle costing
• Prefer DoD experience (UFCs, UFGS, Specs Intact), but not mandatory

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non - exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.