Mechanical Engineer

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Inventory existing equipment and evaluate the condition and the operation of existing building systems.
• Survey existing site conditions to determine best possible locations for new equipment, duct routing, and pipe routing.
• Select, size, schedule, and layout HVAC equipment, which includes chillers, boilers, air handling equipment, exhaust equipment, terminal equipment, etc.
• Update construction documents and develop final as-built.

Design

• Work in conjunction with the Project EE to develop system design concepts, scope design, and scope documents (drawings and specs).
• Finalize HVAC system design after contract award.
• Prepare construction documents (drawings and specs).
• Lay out and size ductwork and piping systems.
• Review show drawings.
• Learn basic design skills for other related building systems as required.

Technical

• Provide technical assistance to operations during the project implementation phase.
• Provide technical assistance to the performance assurance, engineering, and energy accounting groups.

Estimates and Calculations

• Perform building load calculations.
• Perform energy and operational savings calculations.
• Perform preliminary cost estimates.

Behavioral Competencies

• Core Competencies
• Integrity - Act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations - Work hard to exceed client expectations.
• Compassion – Stewards of PSI supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – Take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
• Position-specific Competencies
• Commitment – Honest, trustworthy, high integrity; makes and keeps commitments. Interested in continuous personal development.
• Communication – Communicates with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience.
• Consistency – Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards that are key measures of job performance success.
• Attention to Detail – Produces high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent, error free work output, requiring patience.
• Focus – Works within established systems, standards, and procedures that are technically and analytically focused.
• Decision Making – Makes decisions based on a clear defined job scope, based on policies and procedures, and is supported by management.
• Leadership – Leads in a way that is consistent, accurate, high quality, supportive, and non-threatening. Delegates to others when appropriate, using training, coaching, and on the job experience.

Working Conditions

• Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s main business office.
• Onsite engineering surveys, meetings, and presentations will normally be held at our prospects’ offices located throughout the state.
• Long hours may be required prior to proposal submissions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience
• BSME or BSEE from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in states where projects are conducted is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing traditional plan and specification projects in the HVAC industry.