MEP Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: MEP Mechanical Project Engineer
Department: Design MEP West Coast
Reports to: Managing Director/Director

GENERAL SUMMARY
The MEP Project Designer reports to a Managing Director or Director and receives specific and detailed instructions to produce contract and presentation documents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform engineering duties in planning and designing HVAC and plumbing systems to be used in constructing various structures, systems, or equipment.
• Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, system, component, or system with other team members with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.
• Assists in preparing complete project documentation including plans, specifications, due diligence reports, etc.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all employees, management, and clients.
• Correct and update drawings and assist the project team and other staff members as required.
• Ensures that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients.
• Delegation of work tasks and collaboration with subordinate staff, monitoring and reviewing delegated work for accuracy.
• Assists Project Managers in coordinating project designs with other disciplines, including attendance at project meetings.
• Performs specific engineering studies and design analyses and assists the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate directly with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives as required.
• Performs on-site inspections as required.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations with industry software such as Trace, Energy Pro, and HAP.
• Select and schedule equipment with oversight by senior staff.
• Layout air and water side systems on drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for HVAC installations.
• Prepare mechanical drawings using designers or drafters and develop specifications.
• Coordinate design with vendor supplied equipment.
• Prepare equipment layouts and general arrangements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong and versatile building design and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation software such as HAP and Trane Trace.
• Proficiency with duct sizing software.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the project development process, including construction, retail, and commercial buildings.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience.
• A PE license or the ability to acquire one within six months of employment is required.