Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group in Princeton, NJ, seeks a senior mechanical project engineer to lead projects from inception to completion, coordinating with clients, the design team, architects and owners.

You will design and produce construction documents in Revit, supervise engineers, ensure schedules and budgets, evaluate energy-performance data, and provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build and foster client relations.
• Critical thinking and mechanical aptitude, with proactive thinking.
• Strong multi-tasking and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and mentor staff.
• Deadline-oriented with excellent time management.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• PE preferred; fit and work ethic are important.

Responsibilities

• Handle projects from inception to completion with clients, design team, architects and owners.
• Coordinate mechanical, functional and administrative matters within project plans and specs.
• Ensure timely delivery of all completed projects and meet schedules.
• Evaluate building energy performance via on-site measurements and analysis; compute loads and aid in cost estimates.
• Troubleshoot field issues through research and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Plan engineers' time to ensure on-time, on-budget completion with technical accuracy.
• Collaborate with clients and clients' PMs to meet objectives.
• Monitor construction progress and respond to RFIs promptly.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members; mentor junior staff.
• Participate in standards meetings and review other teams' designs.
• Perform design work using Revit.

Skills

Client relations

Critical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive mindset

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team management

Mentoring

Time management

Confidentiality

PE preferred

Job description

++Overview++

• Handle projects from inception to completion including continuous interface with clients, the design team, architects and owners.
• Coordination of all mechanical, functional and administrative matters related to project plans, sketches, specifications, estimates, studies and special provisions within a project package.
• Ensure timely delivery of all completed projects; meet project schedules set by the Project Manager.
• Evaluate building energy performance via on site field measurements and energy analysis methods; cooling and heating load calculations, duct sizing, equipment selection, writing specifications and cost estimating.
• Utilize professional engineering skills and knowledge to troubleshoot a variety of field issues through research and meeting with key process members, designers and area experts.
• Plan time of self and other mechanical engineers/designers to ensure project is completed on time, on budget and is technically correct.
• Collaborate with clients and clients' PMs to meet their objectives.
• Monitor construction progress and C.A. correspondence to ensure accurate and timely responses to R.F.I.'s and related issues.
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed throughout the project.
• Provide technical support to team members and develop relationships with industry partners.
• Act as technical advisor to junior staff regarding project assignments.
• Participate in standards meetings within the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Review other teams design projects.
• Perform design work using Revit.

++Qualifications++

• Demonstrated ability to build and foster client relations.
• Critical thinking and mechanical aptitude, with proactive thinking processes.
• Strong multi-tasking skills are essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and support staff engaged in the design and production of accurate construction documents. Ability to effectively coach, train, mentor and motivate staff.
• Must possess clear appreciation for deadlines; excellent time management skills are necessary.
• Must be able to be fully confidential.
• PE is preferred, but personality and work ethic are a strong deciding factor.