Mechanical Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. JMT is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in HVAC, Building Automation Systems, and Plumbing/Fire Protection to be a part of our growing Facilities Engineering practice in the Newark, DE office. The Design Engineer will have the opportunity work with a diverse and experienced team of engineers and designers to resolve a variety of complex project requirements with the benefit of an ISO 9001 quality control process. The ideal candidate is an individual with the motivation and desire to excel within the consulting engineering field, finding ways to creatively address unique project requirements and applications. The Design Engineer will be directly involved from the initial conceptual mechanical design to completion for large and small facilities type projects across a wide range of industries including aviation, transportation, public works, water/wastewater, transit, and energy industries.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks
• Ability to take the initiative and participate in a cooperative team environment
• Ability and interest to work in a multidisciplinary, geographically diverse team environment
• Desire to participate and excel with a broad range of project types, roles, customers, and tasks
• Proactive problem solving, self initiative/motivating, ownership of responsibility, individual as first line of success/quality
• Familiarity with AutoDesk products, including AutoCAD and REVIT is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited program is required.
• EIT preferred and/or pursuits to obtain professional engineering licensure
• 0-5 years of experience related to a combination of building HVAC, building mechanical, plumbing, commissioning, central plant design, facilities construction, and other associated industries.
• Previous related working experience is a plus, which may include work done concurrent to completion of engineering degree program including engineering and/or construction experience

Nice To Haves

• Commissioning certification and experience is a plus
• LEED accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of driven designers and engineers to meet project and client needs and goals
• Resolve a variety of complex issues, (i.e., challenging design requirements, requirements for unconventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, etc.) and serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design team disciplines
• Perform engineering calculations, review project contract documents, energy simulation, ventilation and heat load calculations, code reviews, field survey activities, construction administration and commissioning
• Develop engineering plans and drawings to define the design requirements for construction
• Coordinate projects with Local, City, State, and County codes and officials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level