Mechanical Engineer

About the role

SSOE is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves participating in the design of state-of-the-art industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for leading high-tech companies. Key responsibilities include:

• Producing detailed engineering designs, technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models that meet specifications and client needs.
• Creating, influencing, and finalizing designs involving industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, chillers, boilers, HVAC ducting, exhaust, motor control, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, Fire Protection systems, and possibly other mechanical building systems.
• Performing detailed mechanical system calculations including load analysis, pump head curves, pressure drop, and energy consumption to optimize system performance and support design decisions.
• Ensuring quality control by complying with company and team design and CAD standards.
• Working with the design team, other Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aiding in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Facilitating internal and external design review meetings, ensuring all deliverables meet quality assurance standards and project milestones, while mitigating risks related to design errors or omissions.
• Collaborating with other design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) for design package needs.
• Performing field verifications/site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages when needed. Troubleshooting design problems in the field during construction.
• Managing technical inquiries, submittal reviews, and RFI responses from contractors and vendors, maintaining rigorous version control, and supporting contractor coordination during procurement and installation phases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing detailed engineering designs, technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models that meet our specifications and client needs.
• Responsible for creating, influencing, and finalizing designs involving industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, chillers, boilers, HVAC ducting, exhaust, motor control, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, Fire Protection systems and possibly other mechanical building systems.
• Performs detailed mechanical system calculations including load analysis, pump head curves, pressure drop, and energy consumption to optimize system performance and support design decisions.
• Applies standard engineering techniques and procedures and exercises judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts. Ensures quality control by complying with company and team design and CAD standards.
• Works with the design team, other Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aids in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Facilitates internal and external design review meetings, ensuring all deliverables meet quality assurance standards and project milestones, while mitigating risks related to design errors or omissions.
• Collaborates with other design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) for design package needs.
• Performs field verifications/site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages when needed. Troubleshoots design problems in the field during construction.
• Manages technical inquiries, submittal reviews, and RFI responses from contractors and vendors, maintaining rigorous version control, and supports contractor coordination during procurement and installation phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited school in Mechanical Engineering or a technically related discipline.
• Experience working with AutoCAD is required. Experience with Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with designs containing HVAC, chillers, boilers, pump hydraulics, exhaust, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, or other similar mechanical building systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes for mechanical systems, and familiarity with applicable state/local building codes.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information and design concepts to project managers, contractors, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work onsite each day and be located in the N. Phoenix, AZ area.
• No remote or hybrid work arrangements are available for this role.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in mechanical engineering.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $68,000 - $98,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications directly related to the position.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking organization.
• Access to industry-leading AI tools and resources to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Pay

Salary Range: $68,000 - $98,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Schedule

Onsite role requiring daily onsite attendance in the N. Phoenix, AZ area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $68,000 - $98,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications directly related to the position.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking organization.
• Access to industry-leading AI tools and resources to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.