The electrical power industry is among the most safety-conscious groups in the world. Powell\'s core philosophy, to be Powered by Safety, ensures our products are designed to reinforce this position by bringing safety-related features to our customers. Compared to our peers, we deliver the highest value to our customers by producing products and systems that function with the highest degree of safety while providing the ultimate in efficient operation and design.
Join our team of experts! As a Mechanical Engineer (MEP), you will use your skills to act as a partner between Powell Project Managers and our customers on projects. You will design and create layouts and documentation within a BIM environment for electrical and mechanical building systems that meet project and technical specifications. You will use computer-aided design (Autodesk Revit) and other specialized software tools to coordinate & generate detailed layout plans, schematics, schedules and drawings for electrical and mechanical systems. You will maintain accurate and complete change and version control on all design files, documents, and drawings. You will incorporate best practices to address design space constraints and ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and building codes. You will collaborate with engineers and other project members, and you may conduct or participate in site visits to inspect installations or troubleshooting problems. Our engineers and designers are the technical experts for Powell projects.
Essential Responsibilities
?Achieve a detailed understanding of the project scope of work documents (drawings and specifications), phasing plans, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
?Facilitate problem solving and coordination, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction.
?Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
?Incorporate all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.
?Assist in the scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP change work order.
?Creation, coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems and shop drawings submittals.
?Ensure that all MEP coordination activities adhere to relevant Quality documentation/record requirements.
?Incorporation of Client markups & comments into relevant deliverables.
?Download drawings and information from the Web, SharePoint, or project websites (FTP, ACC, etc.).
?Must have solid working knowledge of the most current modeling applications software in use by Powell, including being able to create, manipulate, and coordinate Revit families, views, browser structure, sheets, schedules, filters, and similar Revit functions.
?Order materials.
?Interface with sales, customers and the shop.
?Ability to take verbal and general written direction well and turn that direction into appropriate, working design documents.
?Ability to type, proofread, spell check work without supervision.
?Ability to receive and transmit documents on behalf of the design team, either via posting to website or the Internet or via hard copy.
?Fluency for integrating data, such as spread sheets, photos, images, and word processing files into Revit projects & deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications
?BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology or related area.
?Minimum five (5) years? experience in a similar MEP coordination role within a BIM environment.
?Fluency in the current version of Revit software.
?Fluency in reading 2D plans, electronically or hard copy.
?Fluency in Autodesk Navis Works, Autodesk Design Review and working knowledge of 3D layout and design.
Preferred Qualifications
?Basic understanding of power systems.
?Advanced drafting/CAD skills.
Skills, Abilities, and other requirements
?Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel.
?Ability to create Revit work sets and an understanding of Revit work sharing process via ACC or similar.
?Ability to order materials electronically.
?Document and archive work pursuant with Powell retention requirements.
?Acknowledgement of any/all Powell confidentially and/or Non?Disclosure requirements pursuant to this position. The protection of Proprietary or Intellectual company property.
?Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle preferred.
?Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
?Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
?Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
?Ability to be self?motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
?Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
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Working & Environmental Conditions
The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There will be some work in the shop environment and exposure to the elements of our shop. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.
It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, carry or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell?s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
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