R&D Principal Engineer - Alpharetta, GA Avanos Medical
- $112,212–$149,242 Per Year
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for producing highly detailed, fully coordinated construction drawings & performing complex mechanical engineering calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This role integrates into a highly technical, fast paced engineering team and contributes to the successful delivery of mission critical projects. The Mechanical Engineer must demonstrate strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external project partners.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
· Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments
· Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping
· Supports performance based fire protection and controls design
· Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with applicable standards
· Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews system selections and sizing criteria
· Performs engineering studies including, but not limited to:
· Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines
· Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure project success
· Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to project teams and business partners
· Participates in daily or weekly training and continuous learning initiatives
· Performs other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Applicable Autodesk Revit experience required
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Experience with design and analysis tools such as Bluebeam, Trace 3D Plus, Pipe Flo, and Hands Down Psychrometrics
· Experience with CFD software (FloEFD, TileFlow, 6Sigma, Star CCM, or similar) preferred
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
· Strong organizational skills with consistent on time project delivery
· Proven success working with all levels of management
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to function well in a high paced and occasionally stressful environment
Education & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field required
· 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment
· Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in highly technical market sectors such as data centers, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments preferred
· E.I.T. certification preferred but not required
· PE certification or active pursuit of licensure is a plus
