Burgess & Niple

Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager

Burgess & Niple • $80K — $100K *
Roanoke, VA 24018In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing system design for building projects
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • P.E. license preferred or on track for licensure in Virginia
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute projects to meet budget and client expectations
  • Perform design analyses, calculations, and select equipment/systems
  • Develop scope of work, fees, and workplans, including staffing
  • Ensure project budget performance and profitability
  • Promote and adhere to quality control standards and project management best practices
  • Review technical drawings, specifications, and manage comment resolutions
  • Lead mechanical and plumbing design development with a focus on quality control

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship and career growth
  • Involvement in multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Exposure to varied public and private sector projects
  • Contribution to project profitability and success
  • Development of technical and professional skills through diverse project participation
Full Job Description
  • Minimum Experience: 7 years
  • Education: BME
  • Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Required Skills: Bluebeam; Microsoft Office
  • Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
  • Third-Party Recruiting: Position not approved for third-party recruiters. Click for details

B&N Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute projects on time, on budget, and to client expectations, coordinating tasks across disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform design analyses, calculations, and equipment/system selection and layout.
  • Supporting or leading scope of work, fee, and workplan development, including staffing plans and schedule management.
  • Successful delivery with awareness of budget performance and project profitability.
  • Contribute to consistent QC standards, checklists, and project management best practices.
  • Working familiarity with DDC and control systems and how controls interface with HVAC system design, sequences, and performance intent.
  • Provide technical reviews of drawings, specifications, and calculations at key milestones and manage comment resolution.
  • Lead the development and execution of mechanical and plumbing designs, applying continuous quality control/quality assurance throughout.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with engineers across offices.
  • Experience contributing to proposal development, scope narratives, and technical sections; comfortable supporting interviews/presentations when needed.
  • Experience supporting construction phase services, including RFIs, submittal/shop drawing review, site observations, and coordination with contractors.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships across public and private sector clients.
  • Ability to support or perform as the Engineer of Record and/or act in responsible charge of defined deliverables, as appropriate to licensure and project structure.
  • Interest and capability in mentoring junior staff through day-to-day guidance, QC coaching, and sharing practical design knowledge.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in HVAC and plumbing system design for building projects, upgrades, and retrofits.
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required from ABET accredited program
  • P.E. preferred (or on track / eligible for licensure or reciprocity in Virginia).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
  • Strong working knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, energy codes, and other applicable building/mechanical/plumbing codes and standards.
  • Excellent technical writing skills, including input to reports, technical memoranda, and basis of design documentation.
  • Strong communication skills with experience representing the mechanical team in client meetings and coordination sessions.


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About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million
* Ladders Estimates

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