Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Determine the scope of assigned projects and utilize software programs to create the mechanical engineering designs including HVAC and other mechanical systems.
• Managing all business aspects of multiple concurrent projects, review accuracy of contact documents and ensure financial targets are met while maintaining established quality standards.
• Define appropriate project scope, establish budgets, cost estimates and project schedules to write proposals. Develop and follow work plans and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
• Act as the liaison with the customer and project staff to properly identify and process scope changes, address issues, communicate regarding project milestones, etc.
• Proactively manage any possible scope of work variances to ensure client satisfaction and that projects stay on track. Respond to RFI’s and accurately review submittals.
• Manage project related correspondence and documents through designated document management systems.
• Perform engineering studies and design analyses to determine cost-effective system layouts, quantities/sizes, and specifications, also verify code compliance of the system designs.
• Supervise and mentor select assistant project managers and project design engineers on the project team.
• Preparation and layout of BIM drawings and coordination with all other disciplines at all phases of project production, including schematic design phase, design development phase, permitting phase, and construction documents phase.
• Perform construction administration tasks including, but not limited to, site observations, shop drawing review, and preparation of punch lists.
• Actively maintain excellent business relationships and communication with clients, partners, architects, owners, other design and construction professionals, and various code officials regarding the overall engineering project, associated assignments, and action items.
• Aids in the development of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and based in Houston, TX.
• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in mechanical engineering management and design of commercial buildings preferably in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, entertainment, or governmental facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); engineering registration should be in the state(s) in which the employee resides and projects will be constructed.
• Must have a thorough understanding of principles, methods and techniques of mechanical engineering, corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Experience with a variety of project deliverable methods including design-build, design-bid-construct, fast-track and other construction delivery methods.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes, including other aspects of laws, regulations, and potential liabilities affecting the practice of engineering.
• Revit MEP proficiency required, and familiarity with other engineering software programs.
• Highly proficient technical/computer skills including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Work, Excel), internet and web applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to clearly convey information, ideas, and concepts verbally, written, or in graphic form.
• Experienced with cost containment and reduction approaches and the capability of providing appropriate relative costs of different engineering approaches.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong conflict management abilities — a good listener, committed to finding solution to problems, works to address difficulties.
• Comfortable maintaining professional relationships with clients, vendors, code officials, etc. Works well with internal and external teams, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.
• Makes deadlines, works independently or as part of a team, accountable, maintains focus on set objectives and goals.
• Keeps information organized and accessible, manages time well; uses resources efficiently, strives to reduce cost.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, maintains high-quality standards and follow-up.
• Ethical, honest, and accountable; maintains confidentiality, handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Has a bias for action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
• Maintains status of projects, thoroughly deals with project details, holds project owners accountable, delivers clear, accurate depiction of status.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to perform the necessary job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work extended hours, evenings and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines.
• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and computer screens.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
• Ability to see differences between colors, shades and brightness.
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• May occasionally be exposed to the following work conditions: work near/with moving mechanical parts; work near/with electrical currents; work in high places or underground; be exposed to fumes/airborne particles or caustic chemicals; withstand outdoor weather conditions; withstand moderate to very loud noises.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid work options.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Paid holiday schedule.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Education assistance & professional development.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, headline-making projects that positively impact local and national communities.