Mechanical Engineer, Mission Critical

Position Overview

Join EXP as a Mechanical Engineer, Mission Critical in Coral Gables, FL. At EXP, a dynamic, employee‐owned firm, you will work in‐office and onsite with a Fortune 500 client as part of our Mission Critical team. Here, you contribute your expertise to design and analyze complex mechanical systems while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Work proficiently with CAD and produce/interpret working CAD drawings.
• Prepare and review load calculations.
• Apply thorough knowledge of codes and edit specifications per project requirements.
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases and select/schedule equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors to determine specification requirements and coordinate with other disciplines (MEP/FP, Arch, Struct, etc.).
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals accurately.
• Troubleshoot installation problems and apply daily risk management procedures to minimize exposure for both EXP and the client.
• Plan work effectively and manage the design process within available work plan hours.
• Define scope and deliver appropriate SD, DD, and CD level documentation.
• Collaborate with PC, PM, and clients to meet project milestones across multiple projects.
• Manage and deliver revisions (ASI’s, sketches, etc.) using proper numbering conventions.
• Develop scope of work narratives including SD narrative and basis of design.
• Understand specific engineering requirements within a market sector and provide relevant existing EXP details as needed.
• Mentor Designer level staff and perform at a 'responsible charge' level in meeting EXP’s design and quality standards.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations by Designers and offer guidance.
• Define drawing and specification content to align with project scope of work.
• Develop and monitor work plans in collaboration with other PMs.
• Review code-related items with Designers to ensure compliance.
• Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.
• Prepare studies, reports, and sequences of operations for systems including AHU’s, CHW, and HW systems.
• Apply knowledge of CHW, HW, WSHP, variable & constant flow systems, and air side & hydronic systems.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of psychrometrics, advanced equipment selection (chillers, boilers, etc.), and humid climate design risks.
• Apply total energy concepts to every project.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management and mechanical design experience.
• Must be a degreed engineer with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Building design experience is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License preferred.
• Experience in data centers, mission critical environments, and/or the telecom industry.