Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Science, Technology & Industry (STI) team in Rochester, NY! Our Science, Technology & Industry (STI) Practice excels in developing cutting-edge, high-tech, and critical facilities. With a deep understanding of the unique requirements and drivers of these advanced industries and specialized spaces, our team delivers innovative, tailored solutions that align with each client's business goals and facility objectives. From initial concept development and project design to execution and completion, our STI experts guide clients through every phase of development for projects across the biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, materials manufacturing, and pharmaceutical sectors Our team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers brings extensive experience across a diverse range of projects, including commercial, institutional, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing facilities. We serve a variety of clients, including private, government, municipal, industrial, and institutional sectors. We specialize in designing new and renovated mechanical building systems, along with advanced energy control solutions. Our services include both new building commissioning and retro-commissioning. With a focus on energy efficiency, our experts optimize energy use while ensuring comfortable interior environments. Our professional engineers carefully assess the impact of design decisions on both short-term capital costs and long-term operational expenses. Additionally, we conduct constructability reviews to help reduce project costs and accelerate timelines. Responsibilities + Design mechanical systems, including sizing, routing, and coordinating piping and ductwork with minimal supervision. Skilled in generating coordinated plan layouts from schematic flow diagrams + Coordinate designs with various disciplines, including civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and process engineering teams. + Prepare construction drawings for bid sets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards and project requirements. + Mentor junior design staff by providing clear guidance, assigning specific tasks, and outlining expected outcomes. + Conduct site investigations and fieldwork to assess existing facilities and ensure seamless integration of new mechanical system layouts. + Provide construction administration services, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings and submittals. + Ability to perform QA/QC on drawings from drafters or designers on projects. + Occasional travel to client/project sites. Qualifications + 7+ years of experience required. + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus. + Familiar with commercial, institutional, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing facilities for private, government, municipal, industrial and institutional clients. + Prior experience designing HVAC and piping systems on commercial or industrial facilities. + Familiar with navigating the various building codes and industry standards associated with MEP design. + Technical knowledge of HVAC systems including ductwork, hydronic, and steam systems, with expertise in sizing and design. + Technical knowledge of plumbing systems is a plus, including expertise in compressed air, specialty gases, RO/DI water, and laboratory piping system. + Technical knowledge of NFPA-13 sprinkler system design is a plus, including expertise in standpipes, fire pumps, and other common fire protection systems serving facilities. + Experience with industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE). + Experience with attending design meetings and review meetings with clients. + Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD. + Proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel. + Excellent communication skills. + Team player who is also able to work independently. + Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions. Compensation: $101,500 to $121,100 per year (depending on qualifications) What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success! Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.