Assistant Director of Mechanical Engineering

NV5•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work. As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives. The Assistant Director of Mechanical Engineering will report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and assist with the management of Mechanical Engineering Projects, management of the Mechanical Team and assist with overseeing the design of HVAC and plumbing projects.

Requirements

Professional Engineering (PE) License in multiple states.
NCEES preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.
Assist with the management of Mechanical Engineering Projects.
Assist with the management of the Mechanical Engineering Design Team including Mechanical Engineers and Project Engineers.
Assist with overseeing the design of HVAC and plumbing for commercial construction projects and ensure design is in conformance with project requirements, code requirements, company standards and policies.
Assist with the training and work distribution to the mechanical and project engineers.
Participate in project and client meetings.
Design Mechanical/Plumbing systems for diverse markets (mission critical, communications, commercial, government, etc.).
Field verification and documentation of existing systems.
Coordinate and communicate Mechanical/Plumbing systems with other departments and disciplines.
Ensure the design of HVAC, plumbing and process piping projects designed by the Mechanical Engineering team is in conformance with project requirements, code requirements, company standards and policies for production of construction / permit documents for design build projects.
This work may be self-performed or delegated to the mechanical engineering design team and sub-consultants.
Survey and as built existing HVAC systems for renovation projects.
Piping sizing and routing of construction details and schematic diagrams.
Provide HVAC and plumbing system design solutions based on engineering principles.
Present and coordinate system design with client, owner, general contractor, PMI office staff, field crew and other team members.
Assist the Director in resolving engineering related operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
Assist the Director interpreting client requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately.
Assist the director with engineering project budget and cost control.
Provide presentation materials for and attend project interviews.