Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

The Facilities Production Design team plans and oversees the design and construction quality of Rivian’s global portfolio of production facilities. We’re a diverse team of Architects and Engineers (MEP, Fire Protection, Process/Chemical, Structural & Civil), Technical Subject Matter Experts and Building Specialists that come together to build world-class facilities that enable Rivian to scale. We challenge the status quo and deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions to complex problems across Rivian’s existing and proposed vehicle production facilities.

Our Facilities Production Design team is responsible for design and engineering support of all aspects of our buildings and infrastructure. As a Mechanical Engineer in our team, you will:

• Lead the design, specification and execution of mechanical airside and hydronic systems used in vehicle production. These include spaces with chemical dispense and hazardous process exhaust, paint mix and spray applications, ISO clean rooms, building pressurization regimes, and central utility plants.
• Work on production processes with cross-functional disciplines, including external stakeholders and clients.
• Solve complex problems and deliver technical projects.
• Utilize knowledge of the International Building Codes (IBC), central utility plants, psychrometric diagrams and calculations, thermodynamics, ASHRAE 55 thermal comfort, ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation requirements, equipment sizing and rating requirements.
• Lead basic & detailed design engineering activities for mechanical scope of assigned projects.
• Prepare and review mechanical system control diagrams, air and hydronic flow diagrams, system submittals, construction and as-built drawings.
• Oversee the installation of mechanical systems to ensure they adhere to contract documents.
• Develop design standards for new projects and facilities.
• Work in a technically complex and fast-moving environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (or related discipline) with 5+ years of experience (hiring level commensurate with experience).
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver technical projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building design, coordination and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to expand concepts beyond the project level and drive impact across a portfolio.
• Experience working with cross-functional disciplines, including external stakeholders and clients.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in BIM and other CAD environments.
• Desire to work in a technically complex and fast-moving environment.
• Preferred Qualifications :
  • Masters degree in a field of study relating to the built environment.
  • Experience with applying sustainability principles to your work.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (or similarly recognized professional certification).
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit and/or other computer-aided drafting software
  • Experience with energy modeling and IECC/ ASHRAE compliance methods
  • Experience with Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
  • Experience with HVAC load modeling software (i.e. HAP, TRACE, eQuest, etc.)
  • Experience with plumbing design

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  [email protected] .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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