Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

*Please apply with your resume in ENGLISH

Ghafari Associates is looking for MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERS to join our ISTANBUL, TURKEY office. Candidates will work a HYBRID schedule, with at least 3 days in the Istanbul Office.

The Mechanical Design Engineer, with some supervision from the Manager of Mechanical Engineering, will provide or extend mechanical systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial and institutional facilities as requested by the client. The Mechanical Design Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes and will work independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordination between other offices and on site team and client.

Perform calculations, formulate design and layout of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection

Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit) software (2D and 3D applications).

Edit or draft project specifications

Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site

Review drawings for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes

Review product submittals for design content (shop drawings), specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance

Select and source equipment

Coordinate project with other disciplines

Communicate scope changes to department manager and Project Manager

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

LEED Accredited professional preferred

Must speak fluently in both Turkish and English

EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering field (with experience in HVAC, plumbing, piping, and fire protection)

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Proficiency with Revit, Carrier HAP, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is required

Experience with Trane Trace 700 preferred

Sufficient knowledge about international codes such as NFPA, ASHRAE, EN, DIN and local codes

Knowledge about Turkish Fire Protection Regulation and FM codes

Team player, ready to work in multicultural environment

Strong attention to detail

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work ( , Crain’s Cool Place to Work ( , and a Best and Brightest ( company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects ( .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

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