Mechanical Engineer II, BIM Specialist

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Mechanical Engineer II, BIM Specialist 

Department: Medical & Clean Manufacturing (MCM)

Reporting Relationship: Director, MCM

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanical Engineer II, BIM Specialist plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. In addition, this role will serve as a mechanical liaison within the BIM group. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., HVAC Engineering and Design, load/energy modeling calculations, etc.).
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Works within Revit and other design / drafting software to assist in producing drawings, schedules and details.
• Assist in creating content and design standards/best practices, development and maintenance of discipline families, project setup and solve basic software problems in Revit, Plant3D, AutoCAD, and/or Navisworks while supporting the BIM group.
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices. 
• Coordination with other disciplines (electrical, controls, structural, commissioning) to ensure a successful project. 
• Develops budgets for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope. 
• May serve as project manager for complete projects, when assigned.
• Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc. 
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned. 
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals. 
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines. 
• Construction administration- leads and attends meetings, reviews change orders, responds to RFI’s.
• May represent KFI at conferences, customer events, and through membership in industry associations.
    

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum of 5 years’ of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Proficient in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proven BIM experience with knowledge of MEP systems modeling in Revit.
• Knowledge of LEED design.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, and attention to detail. 
• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
• Self-directed but will thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.
• Ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers.  
• Effective meeting management