Mechanical Engineer

Madsen Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen Associates in Dallas, Texas seeks a highly motivated mid-to-senior licensed Professional Engineer to join a team of multi-disciplinary engineers. The role focuses on forensic engineering related to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures, with analysis of failure causes and origins and reporting.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET program, at least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, Texas PE, knowledge of ICC

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years mechanical engineering experience in design or related background.
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer (NCEES) with ability to obtain multi-state registrations.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC).
• Experience with HVAC, boilers and fire protection systems; field experience; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems.
• Establish repair scope, and perform cause and origin analyses using codes and technical knowledge.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors, and produce detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop client relationships.
• Willing to travel on short notice when required.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Fieldwork

Project management

Communication

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Professional Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary licensed engineers. The individual will have knowledge in the behavior of mechanical equipment and building/process systems and their components for use in forensic engineering relating to residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired. Mechanical equipment and systems types include, but are not limited to: HVAC systems, boilers, industrial gas systems, plumbing systems, machinery & process equipment, fire protection systems, etc.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to mechanical systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design, construction errors/omissions and product defects). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge of mechanical systems and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program required.
• Minimum 10 Years Mechanical Engineering experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of mechanical systems.
• State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer through NCEES examination. Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (ICC, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and practices including HVAC, Boilers and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of multiple types of construction, a plus.
• Knowledge of estimating mechanical equipment designs and installations, a plus.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation and arbitration proceedings, desirable.

Compensation: $100k – $170k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.