Mechanical Engineer III

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Position: Mechanical Engineer III

Department: Medical & Clean Manufacturing (MCM)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, 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 III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects for our Medical & Clean Manufacturing Group. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. This Mechanical Engineer III will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior differentiators.

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.).
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• LEED – experience in the design and certification of LEED buildings.
• Develops estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
• May serve as project manager for complete projects, when assigned.
• Support 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, related degree.
• Minimum of 8 years’ Mechanical Engineering experience following graduation.
• Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation.
• Proficient in LEED design.
• Knowledge in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Strong influencing skills and demonstrates maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Supervisory or people-management experience.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, government, or education market segments is preferred.
• Experience in infrastruct