Title: Mechanical Designer/Engineer
Location: Tampa, Florida
Summary
The Mechanical Engineer/Designer will leverage their professional and technical expertise to design mechanical engineering concepts and options that align with the owner's vision for each project. This individual should have a solid understanding of the consulting engineering process and the contractual documents involved.
Responsibilities
- Determine the scope of assigned projects and utilize software programs to create mechanical engineering designs, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other mechanical systems.
- Develop cost-effective system layouts, quantities/sizes, and specifications, ensuring code compliance of the system designs.
- Prepare and layout BIM drawings, coordinating with all other disciplines at all phases of project production, including schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction documents.
- Perform construction administration tasks, including site observations, shop drawing review, and preparation of punch lists.
- Define appropriate project scope and ensure it is accurately reflected in the contract documents; proactively manage any possible scope of work variances to ensure client satisfaction and that projects stay on track.
- 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.
- Support and mentor less experienced mechanical designers.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design of commercial buildings, preferably in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, entertainment, or governmental facilities.
- Experience in plumbing/fire protection engineering design is a plus.
- At least 2 years of experience coordinating with multi-discipline engineering teams.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred.
- 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.
- Proficiency in Revit MEP required, and familiarity with other engineering software programs.
- Highly proficient technical/computer skills, including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet, and web applications.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to clearly convey information, ideas, and concepts verbally, in writing, or in graphic form.
- Ability to prepare original specifications for project systems and components, as well as complete project manuals with sub-consultant specifications when the company serves as the prime professional.
- Technical knowledge and hands-on experience to effectively evaluate various electrical engineering options for configuration of equipment and components.
- Experience with cost containment and reduction approaches.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Flexible hybrid work options.
- Flexible Time Off policy.
- Generous 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.
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