Mechanical Engineer (PE)

at  FourFront Design of South Dakota

The Mechanical Engineer is an experienced, licensed professional engineer (PE) who can define a project, develop a set of tasks to accomplish the project, coordinate and monitor the work involved in the tasks, and deliver a final product on time and within the prescribed budget. This individual must have a general understanding of structural mechanical systems such as HVAC and plumbing systems, ideally in commercial, healthcare, educational, and federal facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5+ years previous mechanical design experience, particularly in architectural design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Willingness to apply for additional state licenses when appropriate and/or required for work.
• Sufficient knowledge of LEED principles to become LEED accredited.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP required; Visual-3D helpful.

• Assess the requirements of the client’s needs; manage the design and production aspects of the project.
• Function as the mechanical design project manager and/or mechanical design engineer; responsible for design, planning, organizing and directing the activities of ME for FourFront projects.
• Develop and maintain design standards that coordinate with current company standards.
• Responsible for management of mechanical design Quality Control procedures.
• Promote and provide expertise in sustainable design practices as required by the project.
• Review design and construction budgets and schedules, manage work accordingly.
• Determine mechanical design and project scope, budget and staffing requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances. Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assign and review work where required and provide coordination with multiple disciplines.
• Provide construction administrative reviews, application for payment reviews, prompt reports and required coordination.
• Interpret the intent of mechanical contract drawings and specifications for the Client, General Contractor, Building Inspector and other interested parties.
• Prepare and distribute schedules, shop drawings and samples.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all technical work.
• Participates in the preparation of proposals.
• Reviews contracts, invoices, and other project documentation before distribution to the client.
• Coordinates work of outside consultants in the area of mechanical engineering.
• Supports development of the mechanical engineering line of business to meet firm objectives.