Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required for licensure.
PE license preferred, with 2+ years at SSOE or 8+ years of related experience.
If not licensed, must have 5 years at SSOE or 11 years of related experience elsewhere.
Proficient in sizing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems and equipment.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT, and MicroStation; Microsoft Office skills necessary.
Knowledge of International Building Codes and various industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE, NFPA).
Ability to thrive independently or collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities
Apply diverse engineering knowledge to a broad range of assignments.
Independently resolve engineering problems and create design solutions.
Lead project meetings to plan and coordinate engineering projects.
Direct and oversee medium to large projects, ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
Evaluate materials and equipment for quality and project suitability.
Act as a technical specialist within chosen discipline.
Supervise and guide project teams, defining scope and tasks.
Engage in client contact to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
Travel to project sites as required.
Benefits
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork and independence.
Potential to lead impactful projects in diverse fields.
Opportunity to contribute to business development and client relationships.
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design in the Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare industries.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibikities
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems, practices, and methods and may create and refine unique design solutions. In the case of a licensed staff member, acting as a lead project engineer, this includes but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
Represents the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
Responsible for acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
May serve in chosen discipline as a staff advisor or consultant in the role of technical specialist requiring highly, specialized knowledge and skills, and the use of advanced techniques.
Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters, and/or unusual problems and developments.
May supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
Defines project scope of work and organizes into manageable tasks.
Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
Maintains continuing professional education in discipline.
Takes part in client contact and business development activities.
Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction.
Travel required.
Valid driver's license required.
Qualifications
What You'll Need on Day One:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
PE, or PE-tracked preferred, plus two (2) or more years of experience with SSOE as an Engineer 4 or the same educational, certification, and registration requirements as above with eight (8) or more years of related practical experience with former employer(s).
If not registered, five (5) years at SSOE as an Engineer 4 or eleven (11) years of related practical experience with former employer is required.
Experience with, and the ability to size HVAC equipment, duct and ancillary equipment, hydronic, utility piping systems, plumbing systems and fire protection systems.
Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, and MicroStation preferred, as well as Microsoft Software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of International Building Codes, ASHRAE Standards, ASPE Standards, and NFPA Standards.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience in Commercial, Education, Aviation, and Healthcare projects, mainly.
