Mechanical Engineer I

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Leawood, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer I for its Leawood, Kansas office. The role supports engineering and design work for mechanical HVAC systems serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences facilities. The engineer assists project leads and other engineers and designers with calculations, equipment selection, cost estimates, design documents, drawings, reports, specifications, and construction support. The position also involves researching design options and code issues, coordinating with other disciplines, and following company quality, production, and design standards. The role includes field work and visits to client sites, with 5–20% travel or as required by the assigned project. Extended assignment at a client site, overnight travel, and staying in the client’s city may be necessary. The position is safety-sensitive and requires adherence to client-site safety rules and cleanroom gowning protocols. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and in varying conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
General knowledge of system design.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and climb ladders as necessary.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include varying working conditions.
Ability to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
Ability to attend client-site field work and comply with stated safety rules.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Engineering-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers and designers with the design of HVAC systems, including air distribution ductwork; hot, chilled, and condenser water pumping and piping; steam and condensate piping; central plants; air handling; dehumidification; automatic controls; and ancillary heat transfer systems.
Use engineering and design software to perform engineering and energy-savings calculations.
Assist the Project Lead with design computations, quantity estimates, and probable construction cost estimates.
Prepare engineering and design documents using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.
Assist with preparing reports, specifications, and plans, and support project construction.
Set up project views and sheets in Revit or AutoCAD using the established naming convention and drawing list.
Select equipment based on Project Lead recommendations and complete equipment schedules.
Create or modify drawings based on markups from others.
Research design options and document findings for the Project Lead.
Keep the Project Lead informed about workload, changes in project scope, and additional services.
Research code issues and communicate with other disciplines.
Ensure drawings and designs comply with company quality, production, and design standards.
Perform engineering calculations, including duct sizing, pressure drops, air balancing, and equipment sizing.
Create specialized drawings, including operations matrices, elevations, details, and diagrams.
Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.
Visit client sites, follow applicable safety rules, and travel or commute as required by project assignments.