Turner construction

Design Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Turner construction$125K — $158K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Mechanical Engineer license required
  • Design experience in Mechanical Systems across all project phases
  • Ability to think creatively and write structured solutions
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Systems products and costs
  • Familiarity with U.S. building design codes and standards
  • Experience with peer reviews and due diligence studies
  • Proficient in design analysis and collaboration software, including BIM tools

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical reviews on Mechanical Systems to assess constructability and design details.
  • Evaluate compliance and accuracy of energy model work by others.
  • Assess LEED compliance for Mechanical Systems.
  • Conduct life cycle cost analysis for Mechanical Systems.
  • Review project-specific designs and documentation for contractual obligations and deliverables.
  • Examine mechanical documents for code compliance.
  • Propose solutions for design optimization and construction challenges.
  • Guide project non-conformances and operational issues.
  • Foster effective relationships with project team members and subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with design disciplines for improved design coordination.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and continuing education
  • Involvement in diverse and interdisciplinary team projects
  • Exposure to innovative industry practices
  • Potential relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Engagement in projects with notable impact on the built environment
Full Job Description
Division:
Headquarters

Project Location(s):
New York, NY 10001 USA

Minimum Years Experience:
4

Travel Involved:
20-30%

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Position Description:

Conduct Mechanical Systems analysis, provide input and perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk, identify and
solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid
build systems projects as related to mechanical work.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical reviews related to Mechanical Systems of projects to assess constructability, examine design details,
    perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
  • Evaluate energy model work performed by others for compliance and accuracy.
  • Evaluate LEED compliance for Mechanical Systems.
  • Perform life cycle cost analysis for Mechanical Systems.
  • Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and
    deliverables.
  • Review and assess project documentation, drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings as related to mechanical analysis.
  • Examine mechanical documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
  • Propose potential solutions to the design/construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability
    improvements.
  • Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
  • Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, mechanical and plumbing
    subcontractors, engineer of record and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
  • Collaborate with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural,
    code-compliance, building envelope and façade, Architectural, MEPS, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
    • Professional Mechanical Engineer license required and actively maintain credits for renewal
    • Design experience on diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with focus on all Mechanical Systems elements, required
    • Think and write in highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential
      challenges and opportunities, required
    • Mechanical Systems products and costs knowledge and experience
    • U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience
    • Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
    • Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
    • Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
    • Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
    • Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM
      software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp)
    • U.S, travel, 25%

    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
    essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site
    where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather
    conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

    The annual salary range for this role in the NYC area is $125,000-$158,000. Final compensation within this range is determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, and location. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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