Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Austin Company; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

401K with matching

Life insurance

Job summary

The Austin Company, located in Mayfield, Ohio, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer position within their engineering team. The successful candidate will manage design engineering tasks for moderate complexity projects while applying industry standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering and significant experience, offering a platform for innovation and professional growth. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year engineering degree and typically 8-11 years' related experience.
• Professional registration is required at this level.
• Must apply codes requirements for design and construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed calculations and directs the preparation of working drawings.
• Reviews vendor bids and shop drawings for compliance.
• Ensures production of drawings and documents meet project requirements.

Skills

Design engineering techniques

Project management

Knowledge of ASHRAE Standards

Education

4-year engineering degree

8-11 years of related experience

Tools

Computer software packages

Job description

Brief Description

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary career journey? Look no further than The Austin Company, where greatness is not just a goal, but a way of life. As a leading design, engineering, and construction firm with a rich legacy dating back to 1878, Austin offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, innovation, and professional development. Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of industries worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, a collaborative work environment, and a passion for delivering exceptional results, Austin empowers its employees to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact. Discover the limitless possibilities that await you at www.theaustin.com and embark on a rewarding career journey with Austin.

Independently performs detailed phases of design engineering work for a project of moderate size and complexity to design assignments that satisfy the requirements of building designs in accordance with applicable governing codes. This requires the application of standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria where the scope is already outlined in the form of contract drawings, specifications, one‑line drawings and component estimates derived. Competent in all conventional aspects of design engineering and be capable of planning and conducting tasks requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Develops designs that require innovation and ingenuity. Work performed with minimal supervision; has considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Requirements

• Requires a 4-year engineering degree and typically 8‑11 years’ related experience.
• Professional registration is required at this level.
• Candidate must be cognizant of the capabilities and limitations of various computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment to effectively direct their use for diverse engineering assignments.
• Maintain current knowledge of ASHRAE Standards, Building Energy Efficiency Codes, and Life Safety Codes.
• Must apply codes requirements for design and construction procedures to meet changing priorities and industry trends.

Essential Functions

• Performs detailed calculations and directs the preparation of working drawings, develops specifications, instructions, and other related documents of a major project, two or more projects of significant size and complexity, or several projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Reviews vendor bids and shop drawings for substantial materials to be used in the design to assure compliance with specifications, code, and requirements of the project.
• Reviews drawings and evaluates the need for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• Ensures production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analysis meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• May plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee the work of lower‑level engineers who assist with particular projects.
• Responsible for keeping current on new structural products and materials and must be able to judge their suitability for specific uses; communicates with product representatives and attends webinars for new trends and technology.
• Develop specifications, working drawings, instructions, and other related documents based on design criteria of the project.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of Level I, Level II, Level III designers, and Junior Level Engineers who assist with projects.
• Monitor engineering manhours spent and inform supervisor for engineering overruns.

Austin offers a comprehensive benefit package including Medical and Dental, Life, STD, LTD, and 401K with matching as well as a competitive salary with opportunity for advancement.

The Austin Company is an EEO and DFWP Employer.