Mechanical Engineer

Position Description:

The Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer IV) leads the HVAC design team on a variety of project types, lead teams, and directly interface with the client. Actively participates in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. In addition, you will assist in the management of the department and the office. The customer is a is a diverse Florida-based service and consulting company that has been providing outstanding results for our clients.

Location: Melbourne FL.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applicants shall be able to work on multiple projects related to buildings/industrial HVAC and plumbing systems design.

• Manage multiple HVAC design projects of various scale through concept, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD) and the Construction Documentation (CD) phases.
• Be the main point of contact for our clients and capable of representing the team at project meetings.
• Lead Investment Grade Audits (IGAs) efforts
• Organize in-house resources.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with marketing / proposal efforts and proposal presentations.
• Prepares project budgets, monitors compliance with time/schedule deadlines.
• Plans and obtains additional work authorizations as required for scope changes.
• Performs standard computations or analysis.
• Observes construction activities.
• Performs basic survey work.
• Prepares portions of project documents.
• Edits specifications.
• Performs research and investigations.
• Designs a complete project and prepares complete project documents.
• Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Participates with reviews of project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Serves as the technical specialist for the mechanical team.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for recommending changes in programs or applications.
• Assists in the development of standards and guidelines.
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Prepares proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Able to supervise a project team of engineers, technicians, and consultants.
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
• Applicant is also responsible for maintaining CDE / 8-koi Company Standards and Practices.

Qualifications:

• Shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer designing for Facilities.
• Experience as a project manager is a requested, but not necessarily required
• Experience with Investment Grade Audits (IGAs)
• Must possess effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, HAP, and Trane TRACE.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Mechanical Engineer shall hold a Professional Engineer licenses registration in the State of Florida.
• Or able to receive one via reciprocity within 60 days of hire.
• Other certifications such as LEED AP, LEED BD+C, or other various AEE certifications are a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship or valid US Work Visa ().
• Active membership and involvement in professional practice organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment mobility; sitting, walking, bending, stooping, standing, lifting a maximum of 25 pounds (greater than 25 pounds requires a two-person lift), turning, pushing.
• Normal office dexterity, to include; reaching, handling, grasping, to include typing/keyboard, and phone use.