Mechanical Engineer

About the role

At SSR, we are a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm. Our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with clients, communities, and each other. We believe in a high-performance culture that values accountability, achievement, and personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard design engineering techniques on small projects or selected segments of larger work
• Support analyses, drawings, coordination, and client communication
• Develop design approaches and concepts with conceptual input/oversight from the EOR
• Perform engineering studies and analyses using industry software
• Oversee preparation of drawings and documentation
• Ensure accuracy, neatness, and adherence to standards
• Review colleague work and provide feedback
• Cook up equipment and overall design space requirements with the architect and other disciplines
• Communicate design requirements clearly
• Attend internal kickoff/design meetings and meetings with owners/clients/architects as needed
• Document decisions and action items
• Coordinate with authorities, utilities, and municipalities to incorporate construction, code, and government requirements
• Absorb discipline man-hour budgets
• Plan work to schedule and report progress, risks, and needed changes to the project manager
• Perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection appropriate to the project design
• Review work for technical accuracy before QA/QC
• Respond to contractor and supplier questions during bid and construction
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and observe installed construction
• Maintain detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• Support training and mentoring of designers and EITs
• Maintain continuous learning on codes, software, and industry trends
• Assist PMs as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college with four years applicable experience in discipline design and analysis
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies; ability to perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection
• Proficiency with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD) and discipline-specific tools (e.g., Trace700, SKM)
• Knowledge of drafting/design procedures, standards, and specifications; knowledge of applicable codes and regulations
• Strong technical writing and written communication; clear speech clarity; strong comprehension and follow-through
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making; effective interpersonal skills and ability to mentor designers/EITs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college with four years applicable experience in discipline design and analysis
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies; ability to perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection, proficiency with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD) and discipline-specific tools (e.g., Trace700, SKM), knowledge of drafting/design procedures, standards, and specifications; knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, strong technical writing and written communication; clear speech clarity; strong comprehension and follow-through, detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making; effective interpersonal skills and ability to mentor designers/EITs

Benefits

100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting

Retail Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match

Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans

Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you

Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays

Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support

Pay

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Schedule

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