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Bowman, Foster and Associates, Inc. (BFA) is seeking an energetic and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead our Mechanical Department.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 10+ Years of HVAC Design Experience
• 5+ Years of leadership experience managing a mechanical engineering team.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills.

 Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in managing electrical design projects in the commercial, healthcare, state, local, and federal sectors.

• LEED, Green Globes, CPD, CEM or other industry credentials
• Proficiency in the following computer applications:
• AutoCAD 2022
• Autodesk Revit
• Trane Trace 3D Plus
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components based on customer or project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform calculations and simulations to determine system requirements, capacity, and efficiency.
• Oversee the technical accuracy of the work product by defining and implementing the design concept, leading the development, actively reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness during design, and taking responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents.
• Perform peer reviews of other professionals’ work within their discipline as well as be in responsible charge of work by sealing construction documents as a licensed P.E.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and technicians to ensure project goals are met and deadlines are adhered to.
• Technical coordination and communication within the department, as well as between other departments, Project Managers, and leadership
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to the professionals within the department to ensure production of the highest quality of work product in the most efficient manner while developing best practices to standardize and improve quality and efficiency within the department.
• Provide regular performance feedback and annual merit reviews to the leadership team.
• Assist in the growth and development of the organization and business by participating in marketing, proposal development and managing projects, as well as being actively engaged in the recruitment process to identify and engage candidates for employment.
• Manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Review, edit, and develop project specifications specific to their discipline.
• Assist Project Managers in developing proposals by providing hours, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, and appropriate clarifications and exclusions.
• Prepare RFP’s for subconsultants, 3rd party resources or any other specialty consultants needed to fulfill project design and permitting requirements.
• Interface with vendors to accomplish equipment sizing, system design and selection of electrical equipment.
• Attend and participate in Local, Regional and National Organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice.

 Salary:

Starting at $120,000+ per year based on qualifications and experience level. (You may email jobs@bfa-eng.com for more details)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• Vision insurance

 Remote Options

We are open to considering candidates from outside the Hampton Roads area for remote positions. These roles will require occasional travel and on-site visits to conduct fieldwork for projects outside BFA’s primary service area (Southeastern Virginia to Maryland) or when an in-office team member is unavailable.

The job will involve travel and on-site work to perform fieldwork. Bowman, Foster & Associates, Inc. (BFA) is a Small Business consulting engineering firm providing services throughout the United States and a variety of locations abroad for over 59 years. We perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering services. We routinely manage multi-discipline projects/contracts in which BFA partners with Architects and other engineering disciplines to effectively provide full E/A design services under a single contract and project management. We invite you to visit us online at https://www.bfa-eng.com for additional information.

Bowman, Foster & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States.

Bowman, Foster and Associates, Inc. (BFA) is seeking an energetic and motivated Mechanical Engineer to add to our Mechanical Department.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• 5+ Years of HVAC Design Experience
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in managing mechanical design projects in the commercial, healthcare, state, local, and federal sectors.

• LEED, Green Globes, CPD, CEM or other industry credentials
• Proficiency in the following computer applications:
• AutoCAD 2022
• Autodesk Revit
• Trane Trace 3D Plus
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components based on customer or project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform calculations and simulations to determine system requirements, capacity, and efficiency.
• Oversee the technical accuracy of the work product by defining and implementing the design concept, leading the development, actively reviewing work products for accuracy and completeness during design, and taking responsibility for overall quality of design and construction documents.
• Perform peer reviews of other professionals’ work within their discipline as well as be in responsible charge of work by sealing construction documents as a licensed P.E.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and technicians to ensure project goals are met and deadlines are adhered to.
• Technical coordination and communication within the department, as well as between other departments, Project Managers, and leadership
• Manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Review, edit, and develop project specifications specific to their discipline.
• Assist Project Managers in developing proposals by providing hours, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, and appropriate clarifications and exclusions.
• Interface with vendors to accomplish equipment sizing, system design and selection of electrical equipment.
• Attend and participate in Local, Regional and National Organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice.

Salary:

Starting at $90,000+ per year based on qualifications and experience level. (You may email jobs@bfa-eng.com for more details)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• Vision insurance

Remote Options

We are open to considering candidates from outside the Hampton Roads area for remote positions. These roles will require occasional travel and on-site visits to conduct fieldwork for projects outside BFA’s primary service area (Southeastern Virginia to Maryland) or when an in-office team member is unavailable.

The job will involve travel and on-site work to perform fieldwork. Bowman, Foster & Associates, Inc. (BFA) is a Small Business consulting engineering firm providing services throughout the United States and a variety of locations abroad for over 59 years. We perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering services. We routinely manage multi-discipline projects/contracts in which BFA partners with Architects and other engineering disciplines to effectively provide full E/A design services under a single contract and project management. We invite you to visit us online at https://www.bfa-eng.com for additional information.

Bowman, Foster & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States.

Bowman, Foster and Associates, Inc. (BFA) is seeking an energetic and motivated Mechanical Designer to add to our Mechanical Department.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ Years of HVAC Design Experience
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience in managing mechanical design projects in the commercial, healthcare, state, local, and federal sectors.

• LEED, Green Globes, CPD, CEM or other industry credentials
• Proficiency in the following computer applications:
• AutoCAD 2022
• Autodesk Revit
• Trane Trace 3D Plus
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components based on customer or project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform calculations and simulations to determine system requirements, capacity, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, and technicians to ensure project goals are met and deadlines are adhered to.
• Technical coordination and communication within the department, as well as between other departments, Project Managers, and leadership
• Manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Review, edit, and develop project specifications specific to their discipline.
• Assist Project Managers in developing proposals by providing hours, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, and appropriate clarifications and exclusions.
• Interface with vendors to accomplish equipment sizing, system design and selection of electrical equipment.
• Attend and participate in Local, Regional and National Organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice.

Salary:

Starting at $60,000+ per year based on qualifications and experience level. (You may email jobs@bfa-eng.com for more details)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• Vision insurance

Remote Options

We are open to considering candidates from outside the Hampton Roads area for remote positions. These roles will require occasional travel and on-site visits to conduct fieldwork for projects outside BFA’s primary service area (Southeastern Virginia to Maryland) or when an in-office team member is unavailable.

The job will involve travel and on-site work to perform fieldwork. Bowman, Foster & Associates, Inc. (BFA) is a Small Business consulting engineering firm providing services throughout the United States and a variety of locations abroad for over 59 years. We perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering services. We routinely manage multi-discipline projects/contracts in which BFA partners with Architects and other engineering disciplines to effectively provide full E/A design services under a single contract and project management. We invite you to visit us online at https://www.bfa-eng.com for additional information.

Bowman, Foster & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States.