Commercial Mechanical Engineer

Description

Comfort Flow Heating is looking for a Commercial Mechanical Engineer to join our Springfield team. This position is responsible for the technical delivery of mechanical and HVAC engineering analysis and design for a diverse range of building and non-building projects. The successful candidate will lead project teams through design coordination, project execution, procurement support, and construction administration while ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.

 
Position Summary  

The Commercial Mechanical Engineer will work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, recreational, residential, and retail projects. Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, preparing technical reports and spreadsheets, developing construction documents, coordinating with project teams, and supporting projects from initial design through construction completion.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical and HVAC systems for a variety of project types, including new construction and renovation projects.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical design efforts with clients, internal project teams, sub-consultants, contractors, engineers, and designers.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.
• Assist with the development of project proposals, budgets, cost estimates, standards, and schedules.
• Produce accurate, high-quality construction documents in accordance with project milestones, schedules, and established hourly budgets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Oversee and coordinate the design work of other engineers and designers.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare technical reports, spreadsheets, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Provide procurement and construction administration support as required.
• Review project documents to ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, codes, specifications, and company quality requirements.
• Work with engineers and designers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, and develop as-built documentation.
• Maintain responsibility for the technical quality and accuracy of assigned mechanical engineering projects.
• Promote the company's reputation through professional communication, technical expertise, and high-quality project delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon preferred; licensure in additional states is a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Project Engineer, with progressively increasing project management responsibilities.
• Experience with a variety of commercial construction and engineering design projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/HVAC systems, construction practices, and design processes.
• Experience with design and drafting software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in plan production, engineering calculations, project coordination, and project execution.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Success Factors / Job Competencies

• Technical expertise and attention to detail
• Project management and organization
• Quality-focused approach to engineering and design
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Accountability and follow-through
• Professionalism and client-service orientation

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be enabling individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk and hear; spend long hours in intense concentration; use fingers and hands to handle, control and feel objects. Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend. The employee will regularly be required to lift objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift objects up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus with or without eye correction. This position is in a typical office environment. The noise level is usually minimal.