What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Gus Perdikakis Associates?
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Direct Hire
Our client, an architectural/engineering firm that supports variety of building and facilities projects for their clients in the Commercial, Education, Government (Local/Municipal, State and Federal), Mixed Use, Retail, and Workplace markets is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering/design production efforts for their clients projects.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Work with Director, Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers to meet company goals and objectives as well as client goals
- Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers
- Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets
- Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects
- Work Directly with company director and project managers. Assume the "day to day" responsibility of mechanical engineering design/production for assigned projects.
- Work with PM's to establish design parameters consistent with project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Prepare Mechanical design and construction documents in REVIT M&P, per applicable standards
- Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work
- Seek advice and counsel from Director of Mechanical Engineering Services as needed
- Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Mechanical work
- Prepare mechanical design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Mechanical Engineering support staff as required
- Research building materials and systems, select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design
- Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, electrical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the mechanical design
- Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
- Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited US college.
- PE License as a Mechanical Engineer in the United States
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering working in an Engineering or Architecture/Engineering design consulting firm, with an emphasis on mechanical systems, HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and mechanical utility systems for buildings
- Knowledge of related building codes and design principles
- Proficiency in REVIT MEP Software (AutoCAD or Microstation is a plus)
- Experience using HVAC analysis software (Carrier HAP or NIBS Trace 700 preferred)
- Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
