MEP Staff Engineer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in building MEP systems to provide consulting services across K-12, commercial real estate, healthcare, higher education, and retail sectors.

The role involves field investigations, engineering analyses, and the design and development of plans and specifications, as well as the review of reports and construction observations to verify compliance with plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer within three years of hire preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with building MEP systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts to technical and non-technical clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide MEP engineering consulting for diverse building projects.
• Perform field investigations and observe construction.
• Develop plans, specifications, and related reports.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates.
• Lead MEP projects including FCAs, energy audits and energy modeling.
• Verify compliance with plans and codes.
• Communicate engineering concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project management

Field investigations

Engineering analyses

Plans and specifications

Report writing

Client communication

Energy modeling

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients.
• This may include performing field investigations, engineering analyses, calculations, design and development of plans and specifications, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
• Observe construction and verify compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare proposals and fee estimates, track and evaluate project progress.
• Research and help resolve design and construction problems.
• Review and evaluate field data for inclusion in reports.
• Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Services may be provided for new or existing building projects in the K-12 schools, commercial real estate, healthcare, higher education, and retail sectors.
• Lead MEP projects including diagnostic assessments, remedial design, MEP focused facility condition assessments (FCAs), energy audits and energy modeling, energy code compliance verification, commissioning (Cx), retro-commissioning (RCx), and construction observations in new and existing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum two years of experience with building MEP systems is preferred.
• Able to obtain Professional Engineer License within three-years of date of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering consulting, with a strong focus on project management, compliance verification, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in conducting field investigations, engineering analyses, and developing comprehensive plans and specifications for various building projects.