Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer (On-Site)

About the Role

This position is for a licensed engineer responsible for implementing engineering projects, including construction documents, coordination with other disciplines, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. The role ensures high-quality deliverables such as construction documents, specifications, and RFI responses while serving as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering projects in accordance with client requirements and code.
• Ensure high-quality construction documents, specifications, and RFI responses.
• Research, develop, and stay updated with the latest designs in coordination with vendors, senior engineers, and online resources.
• Apply excellent knowledge of discipline-specific and building codes.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Lead and educate clients on design and project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Architect and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required to complete project design requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for projects with clients, contractors, and consultants, requiring minimal input from the Project Manager or Principal.
• Ensure coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Oversee the design and production of engineering construction documents and specifications.
• Maintain company and client standards.
• Anticipate and resolve project issues as they arise.
• Provide ongoing quality control throughout the project.
• Obtain and perform peer reviews of documents.
• Set up project budgets and complete designated scope within allotted time.
• Communicate owner revisions and RFIs.
• Represent the client’s interests at public hearings and meetings, as needed.
• Provide customer service to maintain client relationships.
• Mentor and train engineering designers to produce high-quality construction documents within budget.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience as a licensed engineer.
• Must be the Engineer of Record in several states.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Revit/AutoCAD Knowledge
• Proficiency in engineering modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent time management
• Equipment selection
• Strong judgment and decision-making
• Management of personnel resources (motivating, developing, and directing team members)
• Negotiation (bringing others together and reconciling differences)
• Learning strategies

Physical Demands

• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to handle stressful situations, multitasking, and work under time constraints.
• May require long hours and overtime (40+ hours) as needed.

Work Environment

• Works in a normal office environment but may occasionally work outside of it.
• Must handle stressful situations, multitasking, and meet production schedules and budgets.