Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Recommends design modifications. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications, such as design-build projects (HVAC and plumbing)
• Value engineering assistance on design-assist and plan-spec projects
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, heat transfer, fluids analysis, pressure calculations, and equipment selections as related to Design Build and Design Assist projects.
• Apply knowledge of standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices to designs.
• Creation of code-compliant bid/construction/permit documents for Design Build projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications (HVAC and plumbing)
• Systems evaluations, analysis and reporting, including energy analysis and life cycle cost analysis.
• Recommends design modifications for Design Assist and Value Engineered projects. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet project milestones and deliverables with assigned sales, estimating, and project management personnel delivering and supporting quality products on time and within budget.
• Develop, create, and maintain client relationships with clients (construction managers, general contractors, owners, etc.) with intent for Design Build, Design Assist and Value Engineering work.
• Work with clients, owners, and other design professionals to ensure project scope, requirements, and budgetary parameters and desired outcomes are accurately reflected in proposals and design documentation.
• Attends Project meetings as needed.
• Conducts job-site visits and Pre-Bids as needed.
• Attends job turnover meetings.
• Works with Estimation Team
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum 5 years of Design experience.
• 2 or more years’ experience in plumbing, hydronics and mechanicals.
• Licensed PE

Job Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as well as ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.

Special Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License