Entry-Level Mechanical Plans Engineer — City Impact

ASHRAE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Plans Engineer to join our Land Use & Engineering Services Division in Seattle. You will review mechanical and environmental system designs for compliance with the Seattle Mechanical Code and Energy Code, assisting with building permit applications and energy calculations.

You will work under supervision as you develop proficiency in SDCI policies and processes, collaborating with architects, owners, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with significant mechanical engineering coursework
• One year of professional engineering experience.
• Any other combination of education, training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review less complex mechanical, architectural, and environmental system designs for compliance with the Seattle Mechanical Code and Seattle Energy Code.
• Review residential building permit applications for compliance with the Seattle Residential Code and Seattle Energy Code residential provisions, including evaluation of building envelope components, mechanical system performance, and required energy-efficiency documentation.
• Resolve problems and assist architects, building owners, mechanical engineers, and mechanical contractors with technical advice on building envelope and equipment changes or alterations concerning code compliance.
• Communicate effectively with permit applicants to resolve design errors, provide advice and interpretation of regulations.
• Perform mechanical and energy calculations to verify adequacy of designs.
• Assist SDCI's building and mechanical inspectors in resolving problems encountered during field inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Plans Engineer to join our Land Use & Engineering Services Division in Seattle. You will review mechanical and environmental system designs for compliance with the Seattle Mechanical Code and Energy Code, assisting with building permit applications and energy calculations.

You will work under supervision as you develop proficiency in SDCI policies and processes, collaborating with architects, owners, and