Classification: Exempt
Type: Full Time
Location: Pacific Northwest OR Northern California
Salary: $110,000-$130,000 Annually
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for leading a discipline in a project context from beginning to end, technical mentoring of staff, and may include managing staff as appropriate.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Incorporate the requirements of applicable codes and standards into the project design.
Design very complex mechanical HVAC systems with minimal guidance. Systems include all types of air distribution systems, steam systems, heating water systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems, other integrated hydronic systems, and control systems.
Design very complex plumbing systems with minimal guidance. Systems include high-rise plumbing systems, waste treatment systems, emergency showers, boiler systems, and solar thermal systems.
Perform the calculations typically required to design plumbing systems, including waste and water calculations, gas calculations, storm calculations, sizing of distribution piping, and energy/economic comparative analysis.
Perform calculations typically required to design HVAC systems, including heating and cooling loads, ventilation requirements, sizing of distribution systems, and energy/economic comparative analysis.
Size, select, and schedule all types of mechanical HVAC and plumbing equipment. Layout complex mechanical equipment rooms, including banked water heaters and boiler plants, accounting for constructible installation and equipment service requirements.
Diagram all types of plumbing and hydronic systems, including the standard system components and operating parameters necessary to depict a complete and fully operational system.
Write and edit advanced system control sequence of operations, diagrams, and point lists.
Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate project requirements and space requirements for mechanical systems with the Project Architect, Contractor, or other engineering disciplines, both inside and outside the company
Edit two-dimensional drawing files in AutoCAD and three-dimensional models in Revit (preferred).
Write and edit project specifications, including writing additional sections and/or paragraphs for unique project requirements.
Develop clear, concise, and appropriate system narratives, including consideration for writing, organizing the document, and including/developing appropriate images.
Adhere to design and technical standards, including incorporating quality control processes.
Review and comment on Contractor product data submittals and shop drawings.
Represent the design team to the construction team and AHJ.
Observe and confirm the design is installed as required by the construction documents.
Review and comment on Contractor product data submittals and shop drawings.
Respond to Contractor questions and show an understanding of potential future impacts the responses may have on the design team.
Conduct construction site walk-throughs and write clear and concise field observation reports.
Conduct independent quality control checks on mechanical designs of projects.
Ensure that project budgets are adhered to, keeping an eye out for scope creep.
Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of client and business operations information.
Safely use all equipment and materials. Follow established safety procedures, use appropriate safeguards, and observe common-sense safety rules in all on-the-job activities.
Serve as project lead, discipline lead, and engineer of record as required.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Maintain sufficient and effective sales efforts and company promotion to keep personnel productively engaged.
Assist and/or prepare proposals from business development activities and coordinate such activities with appropriate management and project management staff.
Participate in various networking opportunities to promote the company brand.
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TALENT MANAGEMENT
Recruit potential employees, review resumes, and interview appropriate candidates for hire.
Work with Firm Leadership to develop programs for staff development, continuing education, and employee training. Promote the company's interests and provide avenues of individual advancement in technology, responsibilities, and position, including mentoring junior staff for career advancement.
Contribute to a collaborative work environment, and promote cooperation, commitment, and accountability within the team to achieve short- and long-range team goals in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.
Communicate clearly, actively listen and build relationships of trust both internally and externally.
Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by participating in/utilizing in-house educational training/materials and establishing and maintaining professional networks.
Communicate any known violation of any office policy, code, safety policy, or law immediately to leadership.
Other duties as assigned.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position may include the responsibility of supervising other team members, as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the office in which they are assigned.
TRAVEL
This position regularly requires local travel (within 50 miles of home office) and often requires travel outside of 50 miles from home office (day trips). Occasionally requires overnight travel.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field (as appropriate for position).
PE registration in the State of California or Oregon (or another state with the ability to obtain registration in California or Oregon).
Significant experience in MEP consulting showing skills at the project, client and staff management level.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Detailed working knowledge of various mechanical and plumbing systems and system alternatives for proper application of systems to meet project requirements and conditions, including staying current on industry technology developments that could be applied to project design.
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize in a fluid changing environment.
Must be organized, flexible, independent, and self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail oriented.
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment and lead team efforts by promoting cooperation, commitment, and accountability within the team to achieve short- and long-range team goals in line with the company's mission, vision, and values.
Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with superiors, peers, colleagues, clients, and vendors.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities to do this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
