Mechanical Engineer

Bridgers & Paxton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-paid health care plan

Fully vested retirement plan

Vision

Dental

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Bridgers & Paxton in Colorado Springs is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with at least three years of mechanical systems design experience for built environments. You will develop construction documents and collaborate with architects and other engineers to deliver projects across the Rocky Mountain region.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year engineering degree, can perform equipment selection, BIM design, and coordinate with project teams.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree from an accredited Mechanical or Architectural Engineering program.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and E.I. certification is a plus.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and other design related software.
• Knowledge of Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy Conservation, and Fuel Gas codes.
• Create, read and interpret mechanical systems, drawings and specifications.
• Develop and design within a BIM design environment.
• Collaborate with the internal and external project team to execute a project from concept to completion including meeting attendance, site visits, response to RFIs, submittal review and responses.
• Travel to jobsites throughout the state and region.
• Communicates well verbally, in writing, and graphically, with other engineers, clients, and code authorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal ambition and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team from concept to completion, including meetings and site visits.
• Prepare and review RFIs and submittals.
• Develop construction documents and drawings in BIM environment.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and clients.
• Travel to jobsites throughout Colorado and regional projects.

Skills

Mechanical design

Coordination

Client interaction

Reading drawings

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Colorado Springs office. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Mechanical Systems Design for the built environment, and an ability to develop construction documents in a collaborative environment of engineers within Bridgers & Paxton and working with architects and other engineers within the Rocky Mountain region.

In this position, the ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in mechanical design and be capable of equipment selection, mechanical plan layout, specification writing, coordination with other consultants and team members, and client interaction. Other requirements include:

• Four-year college degree from an accredited Mechanical or Architectural Engineering program
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and E.I. certification is a plus
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and other design related software
• Knowledge of various Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy Conservation, and Fuel Gas codes
• Create, read and interpret mechanical systems, drawings and specifications
• Maintain rapport with industry vendors and stay up to date on the latest mechanical system trends and solutions appropriate to building technologies and design/construction industry
• Develop and design within a BIM design environment
• Collaborate with the internal and external project team to execute a project from concept to completion including meeting attendance, site visits, response to RFIs, submittal review and responses
• Travel to jobsites throughout the state and region
• Communicates well verbally, in writing, and graphically, with other engineers, clients, and code authorities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal ambition and work ethic.

Bridgers & Paxton is one of the top 100 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Consulting Engineering firms in the nation with a reputation for superb design services. Our clientele includes federal, state, and city agencies, colleges and universities, manufacturing and healthcare. We employ over 130 people, of which 55 are graduate engineers with 12 of those registered Engineer Interns and 37 registered Professional Engineers. This high ratio of engineers allows B&P to take on some of the most technically challenging projects and provides opportunity to have a successful and fulfilling career. With us, you can experience a wide variety of project types from Department of Energy laboratories to hospitals, manufacturing, educational, municipal and commercial facilities.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including

• a fully-paid health care plan
• fully vested retirement plan
• vison
• dental
• cafeteria plan

The salary range is between $80,000 and $95,000 depending on experience. B&P is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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