Mechanical Project Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This individual shall serve as an engineering team lead on assigned EAS projects, directly responsible for  identifying project needs and performing selections to meet requirements, develop systems diagrams, equipment schedules, and bill of materials, design drawings and project coordination when working with multi-discipline teams. This individual shall work with project management to implement the project's requirements to ensure a complete and functional solution is attained.

Job responsibilities include:

• Identify the technical scope of the projects assigned, including major equipment, mechanical, controls and electrical components.

• Size equipment and components for Custom Air Handling Units (AHU), Central Utility Plants (CUP) and other Mechanical System Components as required (Including Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Piping, Valves and other miscellaneous equipment)

• Review and compare selections with project requirements to ensure that all items are addressed throughout the design process.

• Ensure that customers' technical requirements are met and offer cost saving alternatives when available.

• Resolve fabrication,supplier and site issues as needed.

• Lead multi-disciplinary team in developing engineered products or deliverables.

• Guide and recommend resource allocation within individual projects.

• Develop systems diagrams for air distribution, piping, and electrical systems as needed.

• Review and approve work completed by design team members working on their project team.

• Assist in development of sequence of operation, maintenance and operation procedures, and installation procedures.

• Guide the layout & coordination of systems within multiple disciplines.

• Provide updates and guidance to project management on engineering status and deliverables.

• Any other responsibility as assigned by EAS management, based on ability and training.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited four-year engineering program.

• A minimum of 5+ years engineering experience

• Experience and Degree may be waived at the discretion of EAS management. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office and operating web based applications.

• Proficient in specification and technical writing.

• Working knowledge of local and international codes.

• Knowledge of drafting practices and Level or Design (LOD) standards

• Knowledge of REVIT and ability to design in a 3D workspace to produce high quality plans, sections and details describing project needs.

• Ability to interface with customers of varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.

• Good time management skills. 

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer License (PE), or ability to obtain.

• Active member of ASHRAE or ASME.

• Working knowledge of state and international codes.

• Working knowledge of ASME Codes and ASHRAE Standards, specifically, B31.1, B31.9, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 15, ASRAE 62

• Electrical, controls and instrumentation knowledge and experience.

• Experience with simulation software, such as HAPS or TRACE.

• Experience with estimating and bid tabulation.

• Experience with stress analysis, calculations and pressure vessel design.