Mechanical Engineer V

Position Overview

At Gulf States Engineering, Inc. (GSE) we offer comprehensive services covering every stage of an engineering project’s lifecycle – from planning and multi‐disciplinary engineering to surveying and program management. With over 25 years of experience and offices in Gulfport, MS; Mobile, AL; and Nashville, TN, we deliver tailored solutions in structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, process, systems engineering and metallurgy.

Job Category: Full-time • Department: Mechanical • Exempt Status: Exempt • Location: Gulfport, MS, Mobile, AL, or Nashville, TN. Note: Occasional travel between offices may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC and plumbing design concepts for medium and large commercial and industrial projects.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project technical requirements for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate the best design approaches to fulfill requirements.
• Oversee the generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices.
• Oversee the generation of engineering specifications in MasterSpec format.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers to develop high-quality and technically sound designs.
• Support construction via RFI responses and submittal reviews.
• Generate task plans and support proposal efforts.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Communicate project goals in “solution” or project goal terms.
• Provide leadership to the work group through specialized technical knowledge when required.
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
• Prepare/review complex engineering calculations.
• Review and mark-up complex drawings.
• Prepare/review technical reports and specifications.
• Assess the constructability of design drawings and perform plan in-hand checks of project documents.
• Perform other duties as directed by project managers and upper management, demonstrating decisive critical thinking.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills related to the field and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Solid background in mechanical engineering design drawing generation.
• Proficiency in detailed HVAC load modeling, psychrometric analyses, duct static pressure calculations, and comprehensive plumbing and HVAC system analyses.
• Ability to plan tasks and execute according to an established schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in HVAC and plumbing.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to be considered for this role.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerances.
• Experience in complex industrial HVAC design using natural and forced ventilation, DX cooling/heat pumps, chillers, and boilers.
• Experience in designing chilled and hot water systems.
• Strong HVAC controls design experience including development of controls diagrams, matrices, and sequences of operation.
• Experience in complex industrial plumbing system design (sanitary/domestic water/natural gas) with a solid working knowledge of relevant codes.
• Experience in selecting grease interceptors and oil/water interceptors.
• Working knowledge of Revit highly preferred.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should email their resumes to employment@GSEeng.com.