Plumbing Project Engineer

Synectics Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401k with employer contribution

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Project Engineer to contribute to project design, scope and estimating, and engineering for plumbing and piping projects.

You will collaborate with customers, vendors, and contractors to solve issues from engineering through construction. In this role you will participate in BIM coordination, attend weekly Sync meetings with the PM, and support kickoff, turnover, and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design is preferred.
• 1+ years' experience with a Design/Build Mechanical contractor or Project Engineer role preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing and piping systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn quickly and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project design, scope and estimating for Plumbing and Piping projects.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors and contractors to resolve issues.
• Attend BIM coordination meetings and site coordination with PM and GCs.
• Support kickoff, turnover and closeout meetings on multiple projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Problem solving

Quick learner

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design

1+ years' experience with a Design/Build Mechanical contractor or Project Engineer

EIT certification and/or P.E. (plus)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bluebeam

Job description

As a Plumbing Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to project design, scope and estimating, customer relations, and engineering for Plumbing and Piping projects. You will get to use your problem-solving skills to address issues that may arise internally from engineering to construction and externally with different vendors and contractors. Are you known for being systematized, a troubleshooter, and someone who enjoys contributing to the team's success? If so, we are excited to meet you!

What You Will Do

Within the First 30 Days:

• Begins to integrate into the company culture, mission, core values, services, service history, and operational procedures and fundamentals.
• Becomes familiar with the file structure from engineering, to detailing, to construction, to closeout and learns the technology used in the role, including BuildingConnected, FastPIPE, and FastDUCT.
• Attends weekly BIM coordination meetings and Sync meetings with the PM. Partners with PX/PM to walk job sites and build rapport with the site teams.
• Shadows a PX/PM on multiple projects to become familiar with the intricacies of the role and communication with GCs to understand how to build strong and fruitful connections.
• Shadows PX during kickoff meetings on new projects and during Sunset meetings to wrap up a project. Attends turnover meetings with the Engineering department and debriefs with PX or PM to discuss learning and takeaways.

Within The Next 3 Months And Ongoing

• Learns how to schedule wrap-ups on projects and assists with building tentative deadlines to project timelines for final closeouts.
• Shadows and performs tasks on 2-3 projects of varying sizes with oversight and guidance from a PX/PM. Participates in and guides kickoff meetings and fields calls with GCs and subcontractors as questions and issues arise.
• Learns financial tasks required for estimating, WIP, and change orders. Partners with purchasing to be active in driving PO payments and reaching out to vendors about outstanding balances.

Within The Next 6 Months And Ongoing

• Is independent in the coordination of tasks that come up in the field and checks in with PX as needed, continuing to ask questions as nuances come up for greater learning and understanding.
• Begins to own the project management elements of 1-2 projects and takes direction on various tasks with the supervision of a PX/PM.
• At 9 months, begins to learn the pre-construction process, including how to communicate with vendors and GCs to negotiate pricing and compare proposals.

Within The Next 12 Months And Ongoing

• Is 100% proficient in the process and autonomous in the role and completes all tasks with minimal oversight. At 12 months, meets with the PX for an annual review and feedback.
• Within the next 18-24 months, begins to become more involved in the pre-construction process and leads kickoff meetings for 2-3 projects with minimal oversight from PX.
• Begins to ask insightful questions about new designs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and how they play into code, as well as learning more about chillers and coolers.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design, or related field highly preferred
• 1+ years' experience with a Design/Build Mechanical contractor, Project Engineer, Construction, or similar role highly preferred
• Knowledge of plumbing and piping systems, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Bluebeam required
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written business communication skills, with proven ability to actively listen a must
• Proven ability to learn quickly and multitask a must
• Demonstrates professionalism and the highest level of customer service a must
• EIT certification and/or P.E. a plus

Benefits

• Health: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life & Disability Insurance / FSA
• Well-Being: Robust Maternity & Paternity Leave / EAP / Paid Holidays / PTO / Sick Leave / Interactive Breakroom
• Financial Wellness: 401k w/ Employer Contribution / Employee Referral Bonus / "Positive Pulse"
• Community Investment: Volunteer Opportunities / Team Building Activities / Employee Activities

As a Plumbing Project Engineer in the Mechanical Contracting Industry, there are certain physical requirements you should be aware of. These requirements ensure that you are capable of performing the necessary tasks safely and effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants who may not be able to fulfill certain aspects of the role. The key physical requirements for this role are outlined below:

Physical Requirements

• This role may involve physical activity including walking, standing, and driving while moving around the office and visiting construction sites.
• This role may be required to lift equipment, materials, or tools up to 50 lbs.
• This role may be required to work at elevated heights and in various work conditions when overseeing installations and other project processes.
• This role may be required to navigate through confined spaces such as mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, or attics.
• This role may require reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents related to plumbing projects.
• This role may work in various environments, including construction sites, commercial buildings, etc.
• This role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during job walks and site visits.