If you’re someone who loves to solve problems, we’d love to talk to you about our Forensic Engineer (Building Systems) opportunity. Building systems include the building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

HFA has a unique opportunity to assist our clients in troubleshooting and remedying issues in their buildings. From building leaks to comfort issues to equipment reliability to contractor installation problems, there is variety in the work. This position may require upwards of 25% travel.

This indvidiual will: Manage simultaneous projects of varying size and scope; Perform assessment and conduct investigations to determine the origin and cause of failures in building systems; Identify design and construction defects; Analyze and document conditions of building envelopes, indoor environments, HVAC equipment, and control sequences and finally prepare reports that are clear, concise, accurate, and defensible

Job Responsibilities:

• Engineer has gained broad experience in multiple project and/or client types, or garnered enough experience in a single client or project type to be seen as a highly knowledgeable in that particular area.
• Engineer has the ability to lead a client/client team (1-5 staff), most project types, or major portions of large project utilizing their experience and education in HVAC and/or plumbing design.
• Engineer should have thorough understanding of energy codes and their impact on building designs.
• Engineer should have a thorough understanding of Trane Trace, including energy analysis.
• Engineer can work in an independent manner on most project and/or client types with minimal to no oversight by Engineer or Team Lead.
• Engineer should have a thorough knowledge of most HVAC systems, whether simple or complex, as well as the associated controls.
• Engineer should have a thorough knowledge of sewer, gas and water systems and fully understand the engineering related to each.

Job Duties:

• Engineer should function as Design Lead or Engineer of Record, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including most project management and construction administration functions.
• Engineer will be able to perform a high level of quality control of their projects and others, for final review by Engineer of Record.
• Engineer will have direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer will establish project budgets and work with team to ensure those projects are financially successful, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
• Engineer could serve as Engineer of Record, with approval from Director or Executive, on more complex projects.
• Engineer should be licensed in more than 5 states.
• Engineer should be able to write specifications for any project type.

About HFA
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.

Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Qualifications:

• Management Requirements: 0-5 staff
• Education Requirements: BSME from Abet Accredited Engineering Program
• Experience: Ten years of design experience related to mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection system design
• Licensure Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer