Mechanical Engineer lll

Selectek; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,500 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek seeks a Mechanical Engineer III in Houston, TX, with a hybrid work schedule and a salary range of $92,500-$110,000. Email [e-mail] to apply.

The role involves applying professional and technical expertise to mechanical concepts aligned with project owner's vision, and understanding the consulting engineering process and contract documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience on commercial buildings.
• Experience with design-build, design-bid-construct, fast-track methods preferred.
• Proficient with Revit and coordinating with multi-discipline teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine project scope and create mechanical designs including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Develop cost-effective system layouts, verify code compliance, and specify components.
• Prepare BIM drawings and coordinate with all disciplines through all project phases.
• Perform construction administration tasks such as site observations and punch lists.
• Ensure contract documents reflect project scope and manage variances to keep projects on track.
• Maintain relationships with clients, partners, and code officials.
• Mentor junior mechanical designers; handle miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer lll Location Houston, 77077 Hybrid work schedule Salary-$92,500-$110,000 [e-mail]

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s growing team.

Mechanical Engineer III will apply their professional and technical expertise to designing mechanical engineering concepts and options that align with the owner’s vision for each project.

This individual should have a solid understanding of the consulting engineering process and the contractual documents which are involved.

Responsibilities

• Determine the scope of assigned projects and utilize software programs to create the mechanical engineering designs including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, or other mechanical systems
• Determine cost-effective system layouts, quantities/sizes, and specifications, and verify code compliance of the system designs
• Preparation and layout of BIM drawings and coordination with all other disciplines at all phases of project production, including schematic design phase, design development phase, permitting phase, and construction documents phase
• Perform construction administration tasks including, but not limited to, site observations, shop drawing review, and preparation of punch lists
• Define appropriate project scope and ensure it is accurately reflected in the contract documents; proactively manage any possible scope of work variances to ensure client satisfaction and that projects stay on track
• Maintain excellent business relationships and communication with clients, partners, architects, owners, other design and construction professionals, and various code officials regarding the overall engineering project, associated assignments, and action items
• Support with mentoring more inexperienced mechanical designers
• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Uses resources efficiently, strives to reduce cost
• Strong conflict management abilities - a good listener, committed to finding solution to problems, works to address difficulties
• Comfortable maintaining professional relationships with clients, vendors, code officials, etc.
• Works well with internal and external teams, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers
• Meets deadlines, works independently or as part of a team, accountable, maintains focus on set objectives and goals
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, maintains high-quality standards, and good follow-up skills
• Ethical, honest, and accountable; maintains confidentiality, handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Has a bias for action and seeks new opportunities for continual improvement
• Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well
• Monitors status of projects, thoroughly deals with project details, holds project owners accountable, delivers clear, accurate depiction of status
• Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, strives to achieve personal goals
• Ability to work effectively in a group or team environment as well as independently; values input and opinions of others

Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering 5 plus years of mechanical engineering design of commercial buildings. Preferably in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, or government facilities Experience with a variety of project deliverable methods including design-build, design-bid-construct, fast-track and other construction delivery methods Revit Proficiency 2 plus years of experience coordinating with multi discipline engineering teams. Preferred: PE Highly Preferred