Senior Associate Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Stock ownership plan

Mentor opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate MEP Engineer to lead the design and evaluation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial buildings.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in-office and travel to project sites; you will partner with owners, investors, and lenders to deliver sustainable, code-compliant solutions.

Candidates should have 15+ years of experience, a PE, and strong leadership; LEED/CEM is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 15+ years in building systems design.
• PE licensure and proven leadership in project management.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of national and TX codes; sustainability consulting.
• LEED or CEM certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Perform energy audits, system commissioning, and design reviews.
• Coordinate with owners, lenders, and construction teams.
• Travel locally and regionally as project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

MEP systems

HVAC

Electrical design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSME/BSEE/BSAE)

Professional Engineer (PE)

LEED or CEM certification (a plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Box

Job description

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm,Marx Okuboworks with real estate owners,investors,and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—toevaluatetheir building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions.We value technical proficiency, innovation,dedication,and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality, as well as community college, governmental and municipal facilities. We are seeking dynamic leaders with a proven track record in project management and MEP system design, ready to drive innovation in our diverse range of projects.

We are currently accepting applications for a Senior Associate MEP Engineer in either our Dallas or Atlantaoffice. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office.

Essential Functions

Leverage your passion for and knowledge of Sustainability theories and laws to:

• Conduct property condition assessments (PCAs)
• Provide estimations of probable costs
• Peer review building designs
• Perform energy audits, system commissioning, forensic evaluations, construction management and design and evaluations of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Interact with site personnel and clients
• Engage in a diverse array of projects offering unique challenges and opportunities to make a tangible impact
• Travel to project sites is required

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Ideal candidates will possess a BSME, BSEE or BSAE w/mechanical or electrical specialty, PE, and 15+ years of experience in the engineering design and evaluation of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems
• Demonstrated leadership and project management successes are expected
• HVAC and plumbing system expertise is required, along with a fundamental knowledge of electrical and fire protection systems.
• Candidates will possess a working knowledge of national and TX state building codes and experience in facilities engineering, energy audits, commissioning and sustainability consulting.
• Ability to integrate your passion for Sustainability with practical legal requirements to provide expert solutions to our clients.
• LEED or CEM certificates are a plus
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask are essential
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PlanGrid and Box
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally (varies based on project locations)
• We value professionals who are eager to collaborate across disciplines and are committed to lifelong learning in the ever-evolving field of MEP engineering

Physical Requirements

• Candidates should have the ability to:
• Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
• Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens
• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Travel approximately 25% of the time both in and out of state

Benefits

Marx Okubois a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities,as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets.

Marx Okuboisdedicated to the principles ofequal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employeeon the basis ofrace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is alsoMarx Okubo’spolicy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine the next steps in the recruitment process.

**No new agencies will be used to fill this role.