MEP Staff Engineer

Terracon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an MEP Engineer to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting for diverse building projects. You will participate in design, field investigations, analyses, and report preparation while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include collaboration with senior engineers, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating work across teams. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and PE licensure within three years are preferred, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum two years of experience with building MEP systems preferred.
• Eligible to obtain Professional Engineer license within three years of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety rules and promote safe practices on projects.
• Support quality monitoring and adherence to standards across projects.
• Identify project risks and assist in mitigating them for Terracon.
• Work under supervision of a senior engineer on routine and complex projects.
• Assist in conceptual design and investigative approaches for projects.
• Coordinate engineering work and align with team and clients.
• Prepare reports and assist in delivering design and field documents.
• Mentor junior professionals involved in projects.
• Manage multiple projects with varying start and end dates.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Technical communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety rules and practices for the team and help the team follow rules and practices. Model a safe work environment demonstrating safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Follow quality standards and practices.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risks and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Work under senior level engineering professional that would provide technical direction for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects.
• Assist senior engineer in conceptualizing the design and/or investigative approach for projects.
• Assist senior engineer in planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices and may include a variety of complex requirements such as varied design and code mandates.
• Involvement in a variety of projects requiring detailed and innovative investigation techniques and assist in the analysis and formulation of recommendations in written reports to clients.
• Participate in technical training and understand use of state-of-the-art technology in the practice.
• Assist in business development efforts with Department Manager and Business Development personnel.
• Execute projects from proposal to final reporting or design documents under the direction of the Department Manager or Senior Engineer.
• Prepare proposals for review and signature by senior engineer.
• Interface with internal and external clients.
• Coordinate work assignments with other department personnel and other Terracon Facilities offices.
• Conduct field diagnostics, assessments, and analyses; prepare reports.
• Prepare MEP remedial design work in conjunction with other department personnel in MEP and other disciplines; and perform other requirements to complete project manuals and documents for permitting; perform construction administration.
• Mentor junior professionals that are involved on projects.
• Manage and perform projects concurrently that have varied beginning and completion dates.

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.