Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oakwell is an infrastructure and resource efficiency firm for health systems, seeking a Mechanical Engineer to collaborate closely with senior engineers and health system clients. The role involves conceptualizing and implementing sustainability plans, evaluating energy consumption, and driving electrification efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate existing site energy utilization, carbon emissions and benchmark against similar facilities
- Audit, analyze and document facilities and existing MEP systems
- Review existing condition drawings
- Collaborate with facility staff to acquire information about plant operations and system deficiencies
- Retro-commission existing mechanical systems including central plant, air handling, terminal equipment and energy management systems
- Develop multi-phased return on investment ECMs (Energy Conservation Measures) that will reduce site energy consumption and operating costs
- Estimate savings using custom energy modeling software
- Produce detailed reports on existing facility conditions, recommendations, cost savings and ROI
- Complete technical assistance studies as required by utility companies for efficiency incentives
- Present Oakwell’s findings and recommendations to clients
- Prepare detailed scope of work narratives, EMS points list and EMS sequence of operations for pricing by contractors and vendors
- Prepare scaled drawings and specifications for installation and modifications of mechanical systems
- Lead construction meetings for the implementation of ECMs
- Commission new systems and control recommendations
- Develop sustainable MEP building standards for client
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 to 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Have or be working towards a Professional Engineering License
- Availability to travel, as needed (20%)
- Competency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD software
- Facilitate the creation, implementation and use of machine learning and AI tools to streamline internal workflows
- Experience working in a client facing environment
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and eQUEST
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