Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer (On-Site)

Cuhaci & Peterson; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuhaci & Peterson in Ambler seeks a Project Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10-15 years of experience. You will be responsible for overseeing engineering projects, ensuring quality assurance, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

The role includes collaboration with other disciplines and client interactions. Excellent technical skills in Revit/AutoCad and engineering modeling tools are required. This is a full-time position with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience as a licensed engineer.
• Individual must be Engineer of Record in several states.
• Ability to mentor and train engineering designers.

Responsibilities

• Implement engineering projects including Construction Documents.
• Ensure quality assurance on construction documents.
• Serve as main point of contact for projects with clients.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Revit/AutoCad Knowledge

Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools

Excellent Time Management

Excellent judgement and decision making

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 10-15 years of work experience as a licensed engineer. Individual shall be Engineer of Record in several states.

Responsibilities

• Individuals assigned to this classification is responsible for implementing engineering project(s), including Construction Documents, Coordination with other disciplines, Permitting, Bidding and Construction Administration in accordance with client requirements and code.
• Individual is to ensure high level of quality assurance on the product i.e., Construction documents, specifications, RFI responses etc.
• Able to complete the job requirement of Project Engineer successfully.
• Research, develop and keep updated with latest design in coordination with vendor, senior engineer and other online resources.
• Excellent knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate client on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Architect and Project Manager to discuss the design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Estimate discipline man-hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Capable of serving as the main point of contact for a project or series of projects with one or several clients, the contractor and the consultants with limited input required from the Project Manager or Principle.
• Ensure coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Oversee the design and production of engineering construction documents and specifications for the projects/programs.
• Maintain Cuhaci & Peterson and/or the client’s standards.
• Anticipate and resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide on-going quality control throughout the project.
• Obtain and perform peer review of documents.
• Oversee setting up project budget(s) and completing designated scope of work within allotted time.
• Communicate owner revisions and RFI’s.
• Assist in representing the client’s interests at public hearings and meetings, as needed.
• Provide customer service to client in order to maintain relationship.
• Mentor and train engineering designer to successfully produce high quality construction documents and within the allotted budget.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

• Active Listening.
• Critical Thinking.
• Revit/AutoCad Knowledge
• Proficient in Engineering Modeling tools
• Researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent Time Management.
• Equipment selection.
• Excellent judgement and decision making.
• Excellent management of personnel resources – Motivating, developing and directing team members.
• Negotiation (Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences)
• Learning Strategies.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

Work Environment

Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Legal Note

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.