Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Facilities Asset Management (FAM), you will be supporting the entire WDW Orlando property, inclusive of all FOS organizations and occasional Operating Teams. The role involves development of future-year work, ongoing project oversight, and sustaining and high-level technical support to our clients.

You will report to the FAM Senior Manager of Programs-Project Design Support.

Responsibilities include design reviews, hand calculations, creation of engineering drawings, and field installation support. You will also be responsible for assisting with field troubleshooting efforts for facility mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to prevent unplanned downtime, reviewing and approving job plans, revising drawings, and reviewing shop drawings, submittals, specifications, and documentation packages.

Streamline Design Processes: Implement tools and methodologies to streamline design reviews and engineering calculations. Ability to utilize software for CAD/Revit design and analysis to improve efficiency.

Enhance Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to quickly identify and resolve issues, reducing downtime.

Stay Updated on Industry Standards: Dedicate time to stay updated on the latest industry standards, codes, and leading technology advances through seminars, webinars, and industry publications.

Develop Asset Management Strategies: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive asset management strategies for facility mechanical systems that encompass the full asset lifecycle, replacement planning, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Provide Technical Guidance: Act as a resource for project teams by providing technical guidance, advising on best practices, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.

Foster Vendor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with external vendors and consultants to stay informed about new products, technologies, and services that could benefit your projects.

Educate Internal Stakeholders: Offer training sessions or workshops for internal project managers to enhance their understanding of industry standards, product specifications, and emerging energy goals.

Contribute to Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning sessions to align business objectives with emerging energy goals and identify opportunities for cost savings through life cycle cost analysis.

Document Best Practices: Develop and maintain documentation of best practices, standards, and specifications to ensure consistency and quality across projects.

Seek Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Regularly solicit feedback from project teams and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement changes accordingly.

Basic Qualifications:

· Minimum 7+years shown experience in the design of HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.

· PE License in the State of Florida

· Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

· Proven strong partnering skills with collaborators and customers.

· Outstanding teammate with excellent social skills.

· Proficiency in using Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.

· Showed strength in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis by applying hand calculations. Heat load calculations, energy model calculations, gas capacity, and heat transfer.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Minimum 10+ years of shown experience in designing HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.

Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited College or University

Preferred Education: Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited College or University