Mechanical Engineer 4

CDM Smith Inc4 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

At CDM Smith our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. We deliver legendary service and smart solutions for environmental and infrastructure challenges, creating an unmatched experience for both our clients and our team. As a global engineering and construction firm, we partner with clients worldwide to develop innovative solutions that address today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's demands.

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems. This role offers the chance to advance your career while working on projects that create resilient, sustainable environments. This position will be based on a client site in Deer Park, TX.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designing and developing HVAC and plumbing systems, including master planning, feasibility studies, and mechanical systems such as co-generation. Incorporating sustainability principles, energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy solutions, and green building practices into projects ranging from basic to highly complex, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
  • Lead the scope development phase for assigned projects. Responsibilities include reviewing, and when necessary, helping to develop the Project Initiation Document provided by the Client; retrieving required documents from the Client's Vault file storage and transferring them to CDM Smith ProjectWise; conducting project walk downs; and developing detailed scope of work descriptions. This role also involves leading meetings and maintaining communication with the Client's project sponsors and unit leads to confirm scope requirements and follow up actions. Engineers will be expected to manage task level efforts within their respective projects.
  • Review and mark up existing PFDs to support scope definition; identify major equipment requirements; review and update site plot plans; and either perform or collaborate with the process team to mark up existing P&IDs. Responsibilities also include coordinating discipline specific engineering site visits and working with multi discipline teams to develop Scope of Work defining documents.
  • Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
  • Performing site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updating design requirements as necessary.
  • Contributing to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submitting technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
  • Attending industry conferences and symposia to enhance the firm's visibility and promote its products and services, collaborating closely with sales teams to maximize outreach and engagement.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering their professional growth within the discipline and the firm. Supervising project work as needed, ensuring quality and supporting skill development for future leadership roles.
  • Performing other duties as required.

#LI-LH1

Skills:

  • Alternative Energy
  • Conferences
  • Construction Engineering
  • Cross-Functional
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Federal Laws and Regulations
  • Green Business
  • Green Construction
  • HVAC
  • Knowledge Management
  • Leadership
  • Maintain Compliance
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mentoring
  • Plumbing
  • Project Development
  • Project/Program Management
  • Promotional Programs
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Requirements Management
  • Sales
  • Service Delivery
  • State Laws and Regulations
  • Sustainability
  • Team Player
  • Technical Leadership
  • Technical Publications
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical/Engineering Design
  • Technology White Papers

About the Company:

CDM Smith Inc

Required Skills

Energy Efficiency
Plumbing
Construction Engineering
Leadership
Technical Writing
Technical Publications
Mechanical Engineering
Green Construction
Project Development
Regulatory Compliance
Technical/Engineering Design
Technology White Papers
Federal Laws and Regulations
Alternative Energy
Green Business
Knowledge Management
HVAC
Requirements Management
Mentoring
Project/Program Management
Technical Leadership
Maintain Compliance
Feasibility Analysis