Mechanical Engineer - School Design & Construction

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 79,010 - 98,447; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to join the Capital Programs department. The role involves reviewing mechanical designs and construction plans to ensure adherence to standards and conducting inspections at project sites. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and two years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $79,010 to $98,447 and aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 200,000 students in the district.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in mechanical engineering.
• Two years of full-time, paid, professional mechanical engineering experience in the design of mechanical systems for large construction and renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical designs and specifications for adherence to standards.
• Conduct special studies and recommend changes in procedures.
• Inspect project sites for compliance with plans.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluations.
• Coordinate design reviews with departments and city agencies.
• Prepare applications for code variances.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Mechanical design

Construction compliance inspection

Technical report writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Mechanical Engineer to join the Capital Programs department. The role involves reviewing mechanical designs and construction plans to ensure adherence to standards and conducting inspections at project sites. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and two years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $79,010 to $98,447 and aims to enhance educational opportunities for over 200,000 students in the district.