Power Equipment Engineer
Madsen Associates · Houston, TX · 2 days ago
Management$100k–$170k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The candidate will perform cause & origin analysis of equipment and system failures; assess flood, wind, freeze, fire, earthquake, and explosion-related damage; conduct equipment and systems damage assessments; determine remediation protocols; and provide repair versus replacement determinations.
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
- Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of equipment and systems, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
- Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
- Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
- Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
- Retention and development of client relationships.
- Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
- Minimum 10 years Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination.
- Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
- Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.).
- Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
- Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
- Field experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation and arbitration proceedings, desirable.
Compensation
$100k – $170k
Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Generous 401K match
- ESOP participation
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid vacation
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.