Mechanical Project Engineer

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Mechanical Project Engineer

JMT

icon Hunt Valley, MD, US, 21031

iconFull Time, Contractor

icon7 November 2024

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for mechanical engineering designs using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to plan, organize, execute, and coordinate projects with proficiency and limited supervision.  Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to less experienced engineers and represent the firm with external clients and stakeholders. Opportunities for management of projects with ability to grow into management of multi-discipline design teams based on experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering calculations and assessments to determine best practice mechanical design solutions for specific applications
  • Conduct field investigations, HVAC load studies, energy modeling, code reviews
  • Produce mechanical design documents (drawings and specifications) for bidding and construction
  • Oversee the design and drafting tasks of junior engineering staff, and perform quality control review of design documents
  • Coordinate project designs with client specifications and local, city, state code requirements, including interaction with code officials and permitting offices
  • Navigate a variety of complex issues in both preparing mechanical designs and assisting the Owner/Architect/Contractor with construction issues in the field
  • Serve as project manager on small to medium size projects having a significant mechanical design component
  • Proactive problem solving, self initiative/motivating, ownership of responsibility, individual as first line of success/quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related technical and administrative duties as needed, including supporting marketing and recruiting functions (e.g. task proposal development, client interview support, career fair attendance, etc.)

Required Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills are necessary
  • Desire to participate and grow in a role that involves both design and project management activities
  • Willingness to embrace a broad range of project types and learn new requirements for a variety of mechanical systems
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment across multiple disciplines, with internal team members and external consultants
  • Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and building load simulation programs
  • Understanding and application of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited University program is required
  • Valid Driver’s License is required
  • 6 Years, or more, of professional experience
  • Previous experience designing and specifying HVAC and plumbing systems of various sizes and complexities is necessary; experience with specifying other mechanical systems such as industrial systems and/or fire protection is a plus
  • Project management experience for small to medium sized projects a plus, but not required
  • Construction administration experience, or working knowledge of installation and/or maintenance of mechanical systems, would be helpful
  • Commissioning certification and/or experience is a plus
  • PE license required

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce. 

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