Mechanical Project Engineer (On-site)

Cuhaci & Peterson; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuhaci & Peterson in Orlando, Florida seeks a licensed Mechanical Engineer with 8+ years of experience to perform engineering calculations, design systems, and manage projects with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills and will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, ensuring project quality, and working closely with project managers. Comprehensive knowledge of engineering codes and excellent time management abilities are essential. Join us to make a significant impact on our engineering projects!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in engineering.
• Must be a licensed engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and design systems.
• Apply practical knowledge to resolve project conflicts.
• Capable of independent decision-making for engineering tasks.
• Occasionally supervise subordinate personnel.
• Review engineering design with other disciplines.
• Conduct quality assurance on projects.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

REVIT

Engineering Modeling tools

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Equipment selection

Judgement and decision making

Management of personnel resources

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

Engineering Modeling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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. Individuals should be able to apply practical knowledge and experience in their field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned to them. Individuals should be capable of independent decision‑making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned to them. Individuals may occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, minimum 8 years of work experience and shall be a licensed engineer (PE).

Responsibilities and Skills

• 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.
• Individuals should be able to apply practical knowledge and experience in their field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned to them.
• Individuals should be capable of independent decision‑making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned to them.
• Individuals may occasionally supervise subordinate personnel or assist other engineers or designers.
• Knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate client on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and the Project Manager to discuss the 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 the design requirements of a project.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers and supervise their efforts in completing the project on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents that match the client and project team’s requirements.
• Review preliminary and final engineering design with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection.
• Perform a final review of the engineering drawings.
• Client contact.
• Perform quality assurance on projects in coordination with technical manager or project engineer.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering designers I, II and III. Set high standards, Professional integrity and seeks for the company and client best interest.
• Ability to meet fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design. Additional duties as required.

Skills

• Active Listening
• 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
• Excellent Time Management
• Equipment selection
• Excellent judgement and decision making
• Excellent management of personnel resources – Motivating, developing and directing team members.

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.