Mechanical Engineer

TP Mechanical; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced design engineer to read and interpret blueprints, develop HVAC and plumbing equipment selections, and ensure conformance with engineering designs. You will perform load calculations and design-build activities, with emphasis on energy efficiency and lifecycle cost analysis.

The role requires 5+ years in design, 2+ years in plumbing/hydronics, and a Licensed PE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Design experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in plumbing, hydronics and mechanicals.
• Licensed PE

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Recommend design modifications for HVAC and Plumbing equipment.
• Specify system components to meet design and performance specifications for HVAC and plumbing.
• Perform load calculations, heat transfer, fluids analysis, and equipment selections for Design Build and Design Assist projects.
• Apply standards, codes, and industry best practices to designs.
• Create code-compliant bid/construction/permit documents for Design Build projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet milestones and budgets.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for Design Build and Value Engineering work.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as needed.
• Collaborate with Estimation Team and other design professionals.

Skills

Read blueprints

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Recommends design modifications. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications, such as design-build projects (HVAC and plumbing)
• Value engineering assistance on design-assist and plan-spec projects
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, heat transfer, fluids analysis, pressure calculations, and equipment selections as related to Design Build and Design Assist projects.
• Apply knowledge of standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices to designs.
• Creation of code-compliant bid/construction/permit documents for Design Build projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications (HVAC and plumbing)
• Systems evaluations, analysis and reporting, including energy analysis and life cycle cost analysis.
• Recommends design modifications for Design Assist and Value Engineered projects. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet project milestones and deliverables with assigned sales, estimating, and project management personnel delivering and supporting quality products on time and within budget.
• Develop, create, and maintain client relationships with clients (construction managers, general contractors, owners, etc.) with intent for Design Build, Design Assist and Value Engineering work.
• Work with clients, owners, and other design professionals to ensure project scope, requirements, and budgetary parameters and desired outcomes are accurately reflected in proposals and design documentation.
• Attends Project meetings as needed.
• Conducts job-site visits and Pre-Bids as needed.
• Attends job turnover meetings.
• Works with Estimation Team
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Recommends design modifications. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications, such as design-build projects (HVAC and plumbing)
• Value engineering assistance on design-assist and plan-spec projects
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, heat transfer, fluids analysis, pressure calculations, and equipment selections as related to Design Build and Design Assist projects.
• Apply knowledge of standards, codes, regulations, and industry best practices to designs.
• Creation of code-compliant bid/construction/permit documents for Design Build projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications (HVAC and plumbing)
• Systems evaluations, analysis and reporting, including energy analysis and life cycle cost analysis.
• Recommends design modifications for Design Assist and Value Engineered projects. Responsible for HVAC and Plumbing equipment selection and design.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to meet project milestones and deliverables with assigned sales, estimating, and project management personnel delivering and supporting quality products on time and within budget.
• Develop, create, and maintain client relationships with clients (construction managers, general contractors, owners, etc.) with intent for Design Build, Design Assist and Value Engineering work.
• Work with clients, owners, and other design professionals to ensure project scope, requirements, and budgetary parameters and desired outcomes are accurately reflected in proposals and design documentation.
• Attends Project meetings as needed.
• Conducts job-site visits and Pre-Bids as needed.
• Attends job turnover meetings.
• Works with Estimation Team
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Design experience.
• 2 or more years’ experience in plumbing, hydronics and mechanicals.
• Licensed PE

Job Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as well as ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s License