Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and design mechanical HVAC, energy and plumbing projects
• Review work for the application of sound professional judgment and code compliance
• Establish and maintain client relationships; ensure client satisfaction; ensure client objectives are met
• Responsible for marketing, writing proposals, winning work, maintaining and developing key client relationships
• Participate in client-rich professional organizations and functions
• Train and mentor young professionals
• Perform design and energy calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications
• Familiar with the AE design process and specifications leading to construction documents
• Prepare graphical representations of designs
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables and supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems
• May supervise or coordinate the work of designers and other technical support personnel
• Experience in the design of commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings, small industrial plants and warehouses, central chilled water and heating plants
• Experience performing field work, including identification of equipment
• Experience carrying project from Notice-To-Proceed through Construction Documents through Construction Administration, including participating in project and review meetings
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university required
• Required Skills and Experience:
  • Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering experience with a background in HVAC, plumbing, controls, and energy design
  • Fire protection design a plus
  • A minimum of 2 years experience managing tasks, and small projects
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design and construction standards
  • Demonstrated experience in the design of commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings, small industrial plants and warehouses, central chilled water and heating plants
  • Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing and energy design codes
  • Experience in leading mechanical design team thru project
  • Project Management experience a plus
• Licenses and Certifications: NM PE required or obtainable; licenses in other states a plus; Fire Protection PE a plus
• Professional registration in New Mexico required or obtainable
• Valid NM drivers’ license required; must meet company insurability requirements

Pay

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.