Project Engineer - Mechanical
Position Overview
A Project Engineer within dbHMS has a proficient level of understanding within a given design discipline, and at least a basic understanding of all other disciplines within the Design Studio (MEP trades). Project Engineers are expected to complete all design project related tasks with some guidance from Senior Engineers, and effectively leverage those expert resources to further their own understanding as well as address complex or new system solutions. As such, Project Engineers will typically find themselves continuing to learn from Senior Engineers while simultaneously teaching and mentoring Entry Level Engineers.
Essential Job Functions
Technical
- Understand building codes, their intent, and their application.
- Understand major systems and the relationships between major components.
- Complete advanced calculations for service and equipment sizing.
- Write specifications for simple and complex systems.
- Write technical reports and existing condition studies.
- Find opportunities for efficiency and develop tools for engineering calculations.
- Implement constructability in systems design including equipment and distribution.
- Capable of executing a wide range of projects or system typologies.
Project Design
- Understand a project's goals including program, scope, and budget.
- Propose multiple design/system approaches that are acceptable to clients.
- Survey existing buildings and identify discipline specific systems and components.
- Establish all necessary drawings and specifications to document a complete design (ex. floor plans, schematic diagrams, schedules, details, etc.).
- Represent their technical discipline in both internal and external meetings.
Construction Management
- Review and respond to Submittals and RFI’s.
- Reviews Change Orders and seeks input from senior staff.
- Performs site visits and prepare field reports.
- Understand and manage risk and liability for the firm.
- Break down projects into tasks and milestones that are achieved in a timely, accurate, and coordinated manner.
- Communicate with Senior Engineers to review major system decisions, calculations, and other items to move a design forward.
- Delegates responsibilities to junior Engineers.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts.
Professional Development
- Invested in mentorship and guidance from Senior Engineers.
- Participates in discipline specific technical webinars, trainings, workshops, etc.
- Actively builds, maintains, and develops Client relationships.
- Actively builds relationships within the organization and across departments.
- Elevates self by conducting research, speaking with experts, and channeling prior experiences for technical growth.
Requirements
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering program.
Proficient in BIM software.
3-7 years’ experience in design.
Willing and available for project related travel.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- E.I.T. or P.E. preferred.
- Specialty skills and/or certifications in the design of systems such as LEED, CEM, CPD, CFPS.
Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task by working on multiple overlapping projects.