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Mechanical Engineer 4

$91.48k

CDM Smith

Company Overview

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Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

At CDM Smith, we're committed to connecting you with work that inspires and challenges you. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. We deliver legendary service and smart solutions for environmental and infrastructure challenges, creating an unmatched experience for both our clients and our team. As a global engineering and construction firm, we partner with clients worldwide to develop innovative solutions that address today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's demands.

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems. This role offers the chance to advance your career while working on projects that create resilient, sustainable environments. This position can be based out of any U.S. based office. We offer a hybrid work environment that allows our employees to balance time in the office with remote work from home.

As a valued member of our Infrastructure and Services Group you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

  • Designing and developing HVAC and plumbing systems, including master planning, feasibility studies, and mechanical systems such as co-generation. Incorporating sustainability principles, energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy solutions, and green building practices into projects ranging from basic to highly complex, ensuring compliance with client requirements.

  • Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.

  • Performing site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updating design requirements as necessary.

  • Contributing to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submitting technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.

  • Attending industry conferences and symposia to enhance the firm's visibility and promote its products and services, collaborating closely with sales teams to maximize outreach and engagement.

  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering their professional growth within the discipline and the firm. Supervising project work as needed, ensuring quality and supporting skill development for future leadership roles.

  • Performing other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

  • Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.

  • Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.

  • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

  • Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).

  • 5 years of related experience.

  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment on large and complex projects.

  • Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

  • Prior experience using Autodesk Revit to create detailed mechanical drawings.

  • Knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE standards, and sustainable design practices.

  • Experience in high-performance building design (energy, water, carbon reduction).

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range Min

USD $91,478.00

Pay Range Max

USD $160,118.00

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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