Mechanical Engineer (MEP Industry) Licensed PE

About the position

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical PE with 5-8 years of experience as a Professional Engineer to join our Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group within our Jacksonville, Florida team. In this role you will act as a technical lead as part of a multi-discipline project team in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the technical lead as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• May serve as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for projects, producing design/construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to may act as the Engineer of Record for the work they perform and by subordinates they supervise.
• Acts as the Client interface for project mechanical matters.
• Undertakes and directs evaluations of mechanical equipment/systems and prepares design computations and assessments.
• Generates and oversees mechanical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes mechanical construction progress and generates field observation reports.
• Assesses the condition of mechanical systems within existing facilities.
• Responsible for completion of mechanical design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Assists in the development of subordinate staff in mechanical design best practices.
• Communicates and coordinates designs, writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as representatives of the Client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Stays current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
• Helps develop new work and clients related to mechanical design services for healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education & support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: in Mechanical Engineering, or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus, from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: 5-8 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
• Registration: Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, with current NCEES.
• Location: Resides in the greater Central Florida area, such as within one of the following counties: Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard.
• Office Presence: Ability to work in person a minimum of three (3) days weekly in the local office located in northeast Orange County near UCF.
• Travel: Ability to travel to project locations and client meetings throughout central, east and north Florida. Travel beyond this primary area may occasionally also be required.
• Software Experience: Significant experience using Autodesk REVIT gained in a similar design-related field.
• AutoCAD: Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Microsoft Office: Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.
• ASHRAE Standards: Strong knowledge of the ASHRAE Standards commensurate with their years of experience.
• Field Work: Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Driver's License: Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

Nice-to-haves

• A process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• A solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Excellent Client communication skills.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Experience leading the design efforts of subordinate staff.
• Maintains a high level of precision and accuracy and is methodical in their approach to work.
• Has a high technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave
• Medical leave
• Military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from
• Growth opportunities & training
• Mentoring & training options
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early career professional program
• Online courses