Director / Mechanical Project Engineer

Luxus•Phoenix, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cuhaci Peterson is hiring mechanical engineering professionals for full-time, flexible-scheduling, on-site roles in Phoenix, Arizona. The posting describes Mechanical Project Engineer and Director Mechanical Engineer positions focused on building-systems design and delivery for commercial projects, including grocery, retail, big box, power centers, senior living, restaurants, industrial, multifamily, and convenience projects. The work includes engineering calculations, mechanical-system design, construction documents, code compliance, coordination across disciplines, quality assurance, and client communication. The Mechanical Project Engineer role is intended for a licensed engineer with at least eight years of experience who can independently design systems, lead assigned design work, coordinate with project teams, and mentor designers. The Director Mechanical Engineer role is a senior position requiring an active PE license and the ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states. The director leads projects through design and construction administration, oversees technical deliverables and quality control, and serves as a primary contact for clients and project partners. The roles are based in a normal office environment, with occasional work outside the office depending on project needs. Employees should be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods, handle stressful situations, multitask, and meet production schedules and budgets. Long hours and overtime may be required as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience for the Mechanical Project Engineer role.
Ability to serve as Engineer of Record in several states for the Director role.
Strong or advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, mechanical codes, discipline-specific standards, and applicable building codes.
Proficiency with Revit, engineering modeling tools, Microsoft Office, and related design platforms; the Director role also lists AutoCAD.
Ability to guide and mentor designers, educate clients, and support or lead project teams.
Excellent verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills.
Strong time management, judgment, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality.
For the Director role, experience leading mechanical engineering project implementation from design through construction administration.
For the Director role, ability to serve as a primary contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
For the Director role, ability to oversee construction documents, specifications, RFIs, peer reviews, and technical deliverables.
For the Director role, ability to mentor designers, lead teams, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and manage personnel resources.
Ability to work in a normal office environment and, as project needs require, outside a normal office setting.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, handle stressful situations, multitask, and work within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering calculations and design mechanical systems in accordance with standards, procedures, codes, and project requirements.
Resolve design problems, coordination issues, and project conflicts.
Review design scope, schedules, budgets, phasing, site issues, and review comments with project engineers, project managers, architects, and other project participants.
Prepare or support discipline design budgets, schedules, and man-hour estimates.
Lead assigned design efforts and supervise designated designers to help deliver projects on time and within budget.
Select system types and produce complete construction documents aligned with client and project-team requirements.
Coordinate preliminary and final engineering designs with other disciplines for function, clearances, constructability, and design selection.
Review engineering drawings and support project quality assurance.
Maintain client contact and explain design and project requirements.
Mentor, motivate, and train engineering designers.
Lead mechanical projects from design through construction administration, including construction documents, discipline coordination, permitting, bidding, RFIs, specifications, and quality assurance.
Serve as the main contact for assigned projects or client programs.
Oversee engineering construction-document and specification production.
Ensure deliverables meet client, code, company, and project-quality requirements.
Estimate discipline man-hours and oversee project budget setup and completion of assigned scope within the allotted time.
Anticipate and resolve technical, coordination, budget, and schedule issues.
Perform or obtain peer reviews and provide ongoing quality control.
Communicate owner revisions, RFI responses, and technical direction clearly and promptly.
Represent client interests at public hearings and meetings as needed.
Maintain client relationships through responsive communication and customer service.
Stay current with design practices, vendor resources, code requirements, and technical standards.
Maintain professional integrity and act in the best interests of the company and client.

Benefits

Potential sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Generous paid time off.
401(k) company match.
Benefit packages for employees, families, and pets.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company-paid license renewals.
Company-paid professional membership renewals.
Continuing education, lunch-and-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged.
Employee entertainment benefits discount program.
Casual working environment.
Company-sponsored charity events.
Licensing specialist support for license-board paperwork.
In-house permitting, design, and construction-administration team support.