Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer

Responsible for design, development, implementation, and analysis of mechanical and plumbing designs and systems. Performs engineering design evaluations. May develop a range of mechanical and plumbing solutions. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision.

Competencies:

• Team Player. Ability to work between large and diverse project teams.
• Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
• Work Ethic. Has a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done.
• Organization and Planning. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Flexible. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions while maintaining stable performance.
• Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative.
• High Standards. Expects personal performance and project team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Cultural. Fit within the team and direction of the organization.
• Detail Oriented. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Proactive. Acts without being told what to do.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (subject to change, modification, etc. as seen fit by Company) are as follows but are not limited to:

•  Expanding the company’s engineering breadth and growing and maintaining client relationships.
• Collects and prepares data/information and performs engineering calculations.
• Responsible for the production of CAD/Revit drawings that are of high quality being consistent, complete, and accurate.
• Develops technical specifications & data sheets.
• Assists in field work, checking installations, and problem solving activities.
• Performs calculation checking and vendor drawing reviews.
• Interacts with other departments and suppliers to obtain pertinent information.
• Knowledgeable in the design of mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, cooling, exhaust, and specialty systems for commercial, public, higher education, and healthcare buildings.
• Knowledgeable in the design of plumbing systems including natural gas, potable water, sanitary, sewer, fire suppression, medical gas, and specialty systems for commercial, public, higher education, and healthcare buildings.
• Confers with project staff for resourcing availability.
• Coordination between all A/E disciplines on a project.
• Ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Assist in the preparation of project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Construction administration, shop drawings review, response to request for information, site visits as required.

Communication Skills:

• Regular clear, concise, and appropriate communication with clients, consultants and supervisor is essential.
• Clearly document pertinent project information in a timely manner and copy all involved parties on items such as trip reports, phone conversations, meeting minutes, etc.
• Communicate comments or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner in regard to conflicts in schedule, office policies, etc.
• Effective communications by returning voice mail and email messages from clients within twenty-four hours, leaving accurate and timely responses, etc. using professional business etiquette.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, yearly requirements, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) an ABET accredited College or University.
• (5) or more years work experience in the field of HVAC and plumbing design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, or the ability to obtain PE license within the next year.