Mechanical Consultant III

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•,

1h•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Consultant III completes mechanical design on complex projects with little direction or input from a supervisor or mentor, from project start through construction administration. The position owns project designs from beginning to completion, performs assigned mechanical engineering work, coordinates across disciplines, and provides construction-phase engineering services. The consultant also assigns and manages tasks for Mechanical Consultants I and II and provides mentoring to Mechanical Consultants. Work includes HVAC systems such as split-system and packaged heat pumps, chilled-water and hot-water hydronics, steam and condensate, and constant- and variable-volume air distribution; plumbing systems including medical gas, hot and cold water, waste and vent, and compressed air; and wet- and dry-pipe fire protection drawings and specifications. The role includes client meetings, field work to guide design and evaluate system upgrades, construction observation, and development of record drawings. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Charleston, South Carolina, with travel to project sites and client meetings. The expected base salary range is $85,000–$95,000 USD per year. The position may require working more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a degree in architectural engineering.
At least 4 years of experience.
Ability to work in Revit, Microsoft Office, and an HVAC load analysis program such as HAP or TRACE.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service capabilities.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work in the United States.
Ability to process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete mechanical design on complex projects with little direction from a supervisor or mentor, from project start through construction administration.
Own project designs from start to finish and through construction administration.
Perform assigned mechanical engineering work, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design.
Assign and manage tasks for Mechanical Consultants I and II.
Coordinate with other disciplines, internally and externally to DWG.
Perform self quality control and seek appropriate peer review.
Provide construction-phase engineering services, including responding to RFIs, attending owner/architect/contractor meetings, reviewing submittals, and conducting and reporting on construction observation site visits.
Meet with clients regarding mechanical engineering design and projects.
Perform field work to determine design direction, make informed decisions about system upgrades, and develop record drawings.
See mechanical construction through project completion.
Mentor Mechanical Consultants.