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Lead Mechanical Engineer

$43 - $62 per hour

ACCO Engineered Systems

Job Summary:
The Lead Engineer position is responsible for independently delivering engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete project planning, coordination, and execution with some oversight, managing time effectively to meet project schedules and task deadlines.
  • Independently complete conceptual design through construction drawing development for multiple small and medium-sized standard projects simultaneously.
  • Create conceptual designs certified to Building Codes, Energy Codes, and LEED standards, while conducting economic and energy analyses.
  • Responsible for HVAC calculations, design and layout of equipment, and duct and piping systems on assigned projects.
  • Utilize a solid understanding of applications engineering, such as psychrometrics, refrigeration, acoustics, and controls systems, and a strong understanding of engineering standards and project execution processes.
  • Ensure the overall quality of design drawings and models on all assigned projects.
  • Proactively communicate and coordinate project designs with Project Management, Construction and Service departments, Controls, and other trade partners.
  • Effectively and professionally communicate with colleagues and project team members, ensuring appropriate engagement of engineering applications and/or managers in project decisions.
  • Assist with project execution, trade coordination, scheduling, document management, and problem solving/troubleshooting, as required for field engineering.
  • Oversee other design team members to complete project assignments when requested by Manager, and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

  • Excellent understanding of engineering and design fundamentals
  • Thorough understanding of systems and applications
  • Excellent familiarity with Building Codes and industry standards
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • BS in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 3+ years of experience with a Design/Build Mechanical Contractor or consultant

Desired:

  • Professional Engineer license

ACCO Competencies:

  • Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
  • Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
  • Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
  • Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
  • Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:
No direct reports

Travel Requirements:
Travel required 5-10% of the time to other office locations.

Hours:
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two rest breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands 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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Prolonged sitting.
  • Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

Competitive Wages
$43 to $62 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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