What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Career Collective?
Job Details
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at our headquarters in Tukwila, WA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design and troubleshooting of piping systems (domestic water, sewer, gas) and HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings. This includes single and multistory (low-mid- high rise). The Engineer will be responsible for conducting condition assessments, diagnosing mechanical-control related issues, and providing consultation to ensure the longevity and integrity of building systems, manufactured products, and a variety of other related issues.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at our headquarters in Tukwila, WA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the design and troubleshooting of piping systems (domestic water, sewer, gas) and HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings. This includes single and multistory (low-mid- high rise). The Engineer will be responsible for conducting condition assessments, diagnosing mechanical-control related issues, and providing consultation to ensure the longevity and integrity of building systems, manufactured products, and a variety of other related issues.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site investigations of failed or inefficient piping and HVAC systems. Remove components as needed for laboratory disassembly and root cause analysis. Perform simulations in the mechanical/materials lab as necessary.
- Multi-Family and commercial plumbing design, retrofits, and code compliance (UPC, IBC, etc)
- Able to read drawings and make changes as needed pertaining to HVAC, sewer and domestic water systems.
- HVAC Redesign and Drafting modification capabilities.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate design expertise into overall project plans.
- Write technical reports from the investigations and laboratory testing performed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Advanced degree is helpful, willingness to further education is helpful
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain license within 6 months.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the piping or HVAC industries (10 years or more is a plus)
- Knowledge of materials properties, testing methods, and failure analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to prepare and present detailed technical reports.
- Experience with building diagnostics and repair is highly desirable
- Motivated to research and apply learned knowledge in areas where they do not have experience.
- Confident when speaking about technical items with clients, but also be able to explain the item or issue in laymen’s terms.
- Project management experience
