Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing)

Selectek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Houston, TX seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) to design plumbing systems, produce AutoCAD and Revit drawings, and write client project specifications.

You'll conduct field reports, review shop drawings, and ensure designs meet building codes while collaborating with a project team on multiple school and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
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Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and apply engineering principles to assist in the design, creation, and delivery of plumbing AutoCAD and Revit drawings for client projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE examination

EIT certification (TX or reciprocal)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Needed immediately: Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing) in Houston, TX.

Required:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) examination
• Certified by the State of Texas as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (or reciprocal from another state) - if no EIT yet, as long as you are in process to take it is fine
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines
• Ability to work well on a team
• Exceptional written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite - Revit is especially highly desirable
• Knowledge of building codes
• Previous experience in a MEP consulting environment

Job details:

• Perform engineering calculations and apply engineering principles to assist in the successful design, creation, and delivery of all plumbing AutoCAD and Revit drawings for each client project
• Write, edit, and produce the accompanying specifications for each client project
• Review and approve shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, addendums, and other construction documents as assigned for plumbing-related items
• Conduct field work and complete field reports on plumbing-related items to verify design as assigned
• Strong knowledge of all required building codes
• Excellent knowledge of company's design standards and processes
• Strong knowledge of client design standards
• Proficient in domestic, cold, and hot water systems
• Proficient in root drainage and storm sewer systems
• Proficient in sanitary waste and vent systems
• Proficient in fire sprinkler systems
• Proficient in natural gas systems
• Proficient in compressed air, fuel gas, and specialty gas systems
• Ability to design and manage small projects (i.e. elementary schools) from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Able to transfer knowledge to teammates
• Strong knowledge of company's mission and vision; business leadership roles
• Beginning knowledge of client mission and goals
• Adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies to stay in the forefront of plumbing engineering advancements
• Participate and/or lead client meetings as necessary as assigned
• Participate in career development training as assigned by supervisor or Human Resources