Engineer III

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

10d•$67,852 - $118,741•Onsite

About The Position

This position will review and approve for bidding design and construction documents related to the mechanical systems of capital improvement projects. This includes:• Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds. • Checking levels of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications.• Indicating corrections and suggesting improvements and revisions. • Determining appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials. • Determining economy in initial costs and long- term maintenance.• Determining energy efficient systems and energy conservation measures. • Ensuring compliance with the NC State Building Codes and applicable NC General Statutes on public work. • Ensuring conformance of the contractual bid packages with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures. • Coordinating of plans and documents among other engineering and architectural disciplines. • Reviewing all mechanical system aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers to ensure compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices. • Reviewing mechanical system designs for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction. • Reviewing projects to evaluate the mechanical system design coordination with the civil, structural and electrical disciplines. • Assisting construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the overhead and final inspections. • Monitoring the facility under construction and at completion providing valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process.

Requirements

Working knowledge of principles and practices of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering, NC State Building Codes and Industry Standards, General Construction policies and guidelines, building construction and operations.
Discernment of discrepancies in technical documents or data and provide objective professional opinions and judgments when presented factual data.
Familiar with industry design reference standards such as ASHRAE and NFPA and engineering development trends.
Skilled in time management, communicating technical information to others, technical writing and written communication, constructive negotiations, and public speaking.
Experience in Construction Administration and program/project management.
Proficient with computer software and computer drawing packages.
Registration as a North Carolina Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical Engineering.
Valid NC Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Out of State Applicants must have a valid NC Driver’s License or acquire NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.
Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years progressive professional experience in the practice of Building Systems Mechanical engineering
Possession of a Level Ill North Carolina Inspector Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, or the ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment.

Responsibilities

Verify scope and estimated costs of projects with the contract requirements and the appropriate funds.
Checking levels of completion, accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness of plans and specifications.
Indicating corrections and suggesting improvements and revisions.
Determining appropriate selection, specification, and use of all materials.
Determining economy in initial costs and long- term maintenance.
Determining energy efficient systems and energy conservation measures.
Ensuring compliance with the NC State Building Codes and applicable NC General Statutes on public work.
Ensuring conformance of the contractual bid packages with State Construction Office guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Coordinating of plans and documents among other engineering and architectural disciplines.
Reviewing all mechanical system aspects of capital improvement projects submitted by designers to ensure compliance with the NC General Statutes governing public works, building and safety codes, and conformance with sound engineering and construction practices.
Reviewing mechanical system designs for proper consideration to economy in first cost and life cycle cost, maintenance cost, proper materials, and type of construction.
Reviewing projects to evaluate the mechanical system design coordination with the civil, structural and electrical disciplines.
Assisting construction monitors in the field in resolving technical or contractual issues at the construction site as well as assisting in the overhead and final inspections.
Monitoring the facility under construction and at completion providing valuable three-dimensional insight into problems or conditions that could be corrected earlier in the two-dimensional review process.