Sr. Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manages engineering projects involving building mechanical systems including heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC-R), plumbing, and fire protection equipment.
• Analyzes complex designs for building mechanical systems.
• Solves design problems.
• Reviews, comments upon, and approves engineering designs of in-house and consultant engineers.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, and calculations to ensure compliance with design standards and intent.
• Interprets codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Analyzes complex building mechanical system issues.
• Recommends a course of action based on the analysis.
• Prepares and presents detailed studies and reports.
• Works with engineers, architects, maintenance staff, and others to investigate and resolve mechanical system problems.
• Prepares and reviews cost estimates, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Collaborates with State of Maryland and other outside agencies to review and approve projects.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence relating to projects.
• Operates computers and software used in the management of projects in various stages of design and construction.
• Participates in and conducts meetings with consultants, school administrators, the public, and others.
• Captures and coordinates project schedules.
• Inspects and supervises the inspection of project construction.
• Ensures the project’s technical integrity and compliance to code requirements.
• Investigates, analyzes, and resolves construction issues.
• Processes project change orders.
• Coordinates with contractors and field personnel to implement changes.
• Reviews project expenditures.
• Reviews requisitions and bills.
• Reviews account funding.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Eight years’ experience in the design of mechanical systems for buildings, at least five years of which included project management work involving building systems.
• Experience with public K-12 and/or large Capital projects is preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of the design of mechanical systems for buildings.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of computers and software used in engineering design, drafting, computer modeling, and project management.
• Skill in the design of mechanical systems for buildings.
• Skill in managing the design and construction of engineering projects.
• Skill in leading employees engaged in engineering design, drafting, and construction inspection.
• Skill in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and other documents.
• Skill in preparing detailed analysis of engineering projects, proposals, and building mechanical systems.
• Skill in the review of designs.
• Skill in solving engineering problems.
• Skill in conducting field investigations and inspections.
• Skill in communicating effectively with consultants, school administrators, the public, and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• Comp time eligibility.