Mechanical Engineer 7

Trinnex Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 132,496 - 231,878; Full time

Job summary

Trinnex Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer located in Edison, New Jersey. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for innovative water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and at least 12 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of CADD software and HVAC principles is essential. Position offers competitive salary and no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years related experience required.
• Travel may be necessary based on duties.
• Equivalent experience considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on mechanical engineering designs.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations.
• Perform site reviews to ensure design compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training.

Skills

CADD software

HVAC load calculations

Microsoft Office

Engineering design principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural, or chemical engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at CDM Smith you will help deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for critical water infrastructure projects.

• Provides technical leadership to teams creating mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This includes HVAC systems master planning and studies, HVAC and plumbing systems, mechanical systems (co-generation), sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy solutions, and green building projects—ranging from moderate to high complexity to meet client needs.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Contributes to the firm’s technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation for new and special case designs and studies.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc.
• To improve the visibility of the firm’s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
• Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provides updates to project management as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural, or chemical engineering, or in engineering technology or a related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required depending on the role's specific duties, responsibilities, and workload.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired.
• Proficiency with HVAC load calculation tools (e.g., Trane, TRACE, HAP, Energy Plus)

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD), including 3D and 4D software and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

USD $132,496.00 - USD $231,878.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position