Design Specialist, Mechanical Engineer

Turner Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in New York, NY is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to perform mechanical systems analysis and support design-build and design-bid build projects.

You will conduct technical reviews, evaluate energy models, LEED compliance, and life cycle cost analyses while coordinating with engineers, architects, and subcontractors. This is a full-time on-site role with relocation assistance in the NYC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 4 years of experience.
• Professional Mechanical Engineer license required.
• Experience across design and construction phases.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews to assess constructability and sequencing.
• Evaluate energy models for compliance.
• Assess LEED compliance for mechanical systems.
• Perform life cycle cost analysis.
• Review project documentation and drawings for mechanical analysis.
• Propose design optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple design disciplines to improve coordination.
• Establish relationships with project teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Engineering analysis

Design software

BIM/Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Bluebeam Studio

Job description

Division: Headquarters

Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA

Minimum Years Experience: 4

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Conduct Mechanical Systems analysis, provide input and perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk, identify and solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid build systems projects as related to mechanical work.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews related to Mechanical Systems of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
• Evaluate energy model work performed by others for compliance and accuracy.
• Evaluate LEED compliance for Mechanical Systems.
• Perform life cycle cost analysis for Mechanical Systems.
• Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Review and assess project documentation, drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings as related to mechanical analysis.
• Examine mechanical documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
• Propose potential solutions to the design/construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements.
• Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
• Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors, engineer of record and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
• Collaborate with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g., geotechnical, structural, code‑compliance, building envelope and façade, Architectural, MEPS, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from accredited and credentialed degree program in Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Professional Mechanical Engineer license required and actively maintain credits for renewal.
• Design experience on diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with focus on all Mechanical Systems elements.
• Think and write in a highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities.
• Mechanical Systems products and costs knowledge and experience.
• U.S. building design codes and material‑specific standards experience.
• Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience.
• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a professional interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations.
• Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g., Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g., Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp).
• U.S. travel, 25%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

The annual salary range for this role in the NYC area is $125,000–$158,000. Final compensation within this range is determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, and location. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity.

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