Mechanical Engineer, P.E.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Review civil, mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical plans and specifications along with site survey information.
• Sizing and selection of pipe, components, and appurtenances for project specific requirements.
• Equipment selection and specification for gas system components such as piping, control valves, regulators, isolation valves, strainers, filters, pressure/temperature/flow instrumentation, vessels, heaters, compressors.
• Equipment selection and specification for mechanical system components such as piping, valves, pumps, fans, blowers, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, instrumentation, etc.
• Design coordination with the client, vendors, and inter-disciplines between the mechanical, electrical, and civil/structural work.
• Sizing and performance calculations.
• Aids in project plans and reports and other technical documentation.

Quality Assurance

• Ensures that all mechanical design related deliverables issued by Fiedler Group are complete, accurate and comply with both Fiedler Group and customer’s standards and specifications.
• Verifies mechanical drawings have been checked and signed off by designated personnel.
• Approves all mechanical drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.

Budgeting and Financial Controls

• Maintains cost and budget controls for each assigned mechanical design element through systematic management of cost drivers.
• Counsels on consultant invoicing, ensuring prompt and accurate processing of all financial documentation.

Consultant Supervision

• Manages outside mechanical consultants’ activities and deliverables as required to ensure accurate, cost-effective completion of all assigned tasks.

Communication

• Provides accurate and timely data input for your assigned projects.
• Ensures that all scheduled Project deliverables (status reports, meeting reports, site specific reports, conceptual and preliminary plans, drawings, etc.) are issued on schedule to all appropriate client and team members.

Project Management

• Understands and applies all relevant Fiedler Group and client design standards and procedures.
• Provides cost estimates, proposals, schedules and timelines and related deliverables as requested by project manager and client.
• Provides technical advice and counsel to clients, assisting them in achieving accurate understanding of project issues.

Public Representation

• Represents Fiedler Group and our clients by attending meetings with local municipalities as required.
• Includes quality and timeliness of all related exhibits and negotiations on behalf of our clients’ interests, and successful acquisition of all project permit approvals.

CAD Standards & File Maintenance

• Ensures conformance with client and Fiedler Group standards and procedures.
• Technical Expertise
• Possesses solid technical expertise and competency and is directly involved in the technical aspects of each assigned project.
• Possesses thorough understanding and application of current building codes is required.
• Manages outside mechanical consultants.

Accountability

• Accountable for all Fiedler Group mechanical design activities, including consultant design activities, as well as the accuracy, cost controls, budget, reporting, and timeliness of all assigned projects and related client management.
• Consults, coordinates and/or directs other disciplines, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Responsible for quality and accuracy of all mechanical drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.
• Manages planning, design development, and production of working drawings and construction documents.
• Responsible for plan check requirements and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.

Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Photometric Software
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process
• Thorough understanding and application of current building codes is required
• Ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Excellent communication skills (graphic, writing, and oral)
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail

Education and Experience

• California licensed Mechanical Engineer, required
• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience in management and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent, preferred

Salary

Up to $130,000 per year

Benefits

• Up to 95% paid Medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid Dental (Employee)
• 100% paid Vision, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Health and Wellness Benefit
• 401(k) Plan with immediate vesting and company matching
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days/year
• PTO Cash Out Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Get-Togethers & Firm-wide celebrations and events

Training and Educational Opportunities

Not specified

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Hybrid, Thurs-Fri Remote)

Licenses/Certifications

PE license in CA