Mechanical Project Engineer

Cuhaci Peterson®; Ambler (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superior Benefit Packages

401(K) company match

Casual working environment

Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program

License renewals paid by company

Professional membership renewals paid by company

Continuing education opportunities

Sign on bonus

Remote/Hybrid work available

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company sponsored charity events

Assistance with licensing boards

Fully staffed Permitting department

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a licensed Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience. Responsibilities include performing engineering calculations, designing systems, and leading project teams while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong critical thinking skills and be proficient in REVIT and engineering modeling tools. This full-time role allows for a hybrid work environment and offers an excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience.
• Shall be a licensed engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and layout and design systems.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Make independent decisions for engineering tasks.
• Supervise personnel or assist other engineers.
• Meet with Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design.
• Prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate man-hours to complete design requirements.
• Provide leadership and assign job functions to designers.
• Implement system types and provide construction documents.
• Review engineering design with other disciplines.
• Perform final review of engineering drawings.
• Client contact and quality assurance.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers.
• Set high standards for the company and client.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Proficient in REVIT

Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools

Researching and writing reports/opinions

Excellent written and oral communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Equipment selection

Excellent judgement and decision making

Excellent management of personnel resources

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. is committed to bringing communities to life through innovative design across various sectors including Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, and Convenience. Our team consists of highly skilled designers and experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural engineering who tackle technical issues with professionalism and integrity.

About the Role

Individuals assigned to this classification will perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code and shall exercise judgment in their application with minimal to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and layout and design systems.
• Apply practical knowledge and experience to resolve problems and conflicts related to assigned projects.
• Make independent decisions for engineering tasks on assigned projects.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to discuss design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required to complete design requirements.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents.
• Review preliminary and final engineering design with other disciplines.
• Perform a final review of engineering drawings.
• Client contact and quality assurance on projects.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II, and III.
• Set high standards and seek the best interest of the company and client.
• Meet fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience.
• Shall be a licensed engineer (PE).

Required Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Proficient in REVIT
• Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgement and decision making
• Excellent management of personnel resources – Motivating, developing and directing team members

Preferred Skills

• Good leadership skills to educate clients on design and other project requirements.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Design, and Project Management

Industries

Engineering Services, Design Services, and Architecture and Planning

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and of course the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch‑n‑learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged!
• Sign on bonus.
• Remote/Hybrid work available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company sponsored charity events to participate in!
• Our Licensing Specialist loves to deal with the licensing boards and handles all the tedious forms, so you won’t have to!
• Fully staffed Permitting department – they know how to deal with the jurisdictions!
• Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department – they love turning ideas into reality!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neither snow nor rain nor heat, nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys! Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.