Building Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings Group

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on innovative design solutions for a variety of building types. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects in HVAC, piping, and plumbing design, while collaborating with a talented group of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and mentor others. With a commitment to quality and safety, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design.
• Proficient in detailed calculations for HVAC load modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-effective designs for mechanical systems.
• Create construction documents and perform quality checks.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support project completion.

Skills

HVAC Design

Piping Design

Plumbing Design

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Trane Trace 700

Carrier HAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Buildings Group

Requisition ID: 175733
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide design for a variety of buildings across multiple market sectors. This position is located in Lone Tree, CO, with the opportunity for flexible work. This position is for an experienced design engineer with a background in HVAC, piping, and plumbing design. Building types include administration/office buildings, battery storage, server rooms, manufacturing, warehouses, water treatment facilities, industrial process buildings, and a variety of transportation facilities including bus/train stations as well as maintenance facilities. The candidate should have leadership experience, good communication skills and the ability to work with a group of experienced professionals. The candidate will be responsible for executing and reviewing mechanical designs for new and existing facilities, independently or as a member of a team, including drawings, specifications, and submittal reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Review RFP documents and prepare estimates of the mechanical systems and write mechanical system narratives for estimating and project proposals.
• Develop cost-effective designs to enable the company to win profitable work in a highly competitive building design environment.
• Create construction documents, drawings, and specifications for building-related mechanical systems.
• Perform calculations for sizing of systems and selection of equipment.
• Utilize industry codes and standards.
• Execute work in a team environment, coordinating with multiple design disciplines.
• Perform quality checks on the deliverables to ensure their conformance with the contract and project requirements.
• Support the construction process by responding to RFI’s during construction, reviewing and approving shop drawings, and supporting project completion and turnover.
• Participate in site visits to review installations and develop punch lists.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering.
• Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in preparing design documents for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• PE license is a plus.
• Experience with HVAC design including air side equipment, chilled water, controls, dehumidification, gas piping, hydronic heating water, and steam heating.
• Proficient in creating detailed calculations for HVAC load modeling, psychometric analysis, hydronic systems, ductwork, and pipe sizing.
• Experienced with building modeling software such as Trane Trace 700 or Carrier HAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to read, understand, and develop design drawings.
• Experienced in writing specifications.
• Familiar with ASHRAE Standards.
• Familiar with International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Plumbing Code, International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and NFPA codes.
• High degree of self-motivation and positive motivating capacity to work with others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $104,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.