Mechanical Engineer I ($10K-$20K Sign-On Bonus)

SSR Career•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer I, you’ll apply standard design engineering techniques on small projects or selected segments of larger work, supporting analyses, drawings, coordination, and client communication while developing toward responsible charge under the guidance of senior engineers. Begin assuming responsible charge for portions of project designs under the supervision of the EOR and within your control and expertise. Develop design approaches and concepts with conceptual input/oversight from the EOR; perform engineering studies and analyses using industry software. Oversee preparation of drawings and documentation; ensure accuracy, neatness, and adherence to standards; review colleague work and provide feedback. Coordinate equipment and overall design space requirements with the architect and other disciplines; communicate design requirements clearly. Attend internal kickoff/design meetings and meetings with owners/clients/architects as needed; document decisions and action items. Coordinate with authorities, utilities, and municipalities to incorporate construction, code, and government requirements. Assist with discipline man-hour budgets; plan work to schedule and report progress, risks, and needed changes to the project manager. Perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection appropriate to the project design; review work for technical accuracy before QA/QC. Respond to contractor and supplier questions during bid and construction; review shop drawings and submittals. Conduct site visits to monitor progress and observe installed construction; comment based on design specifications, owner expectations, and codes. Maintain detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members; contribute to lessons learned. Support training and mentoring of designers and EITs; maintain continuous learning on codes, software, and industry trends; assist PMs as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college
Four years’ applicable experience in discipline design and analysis
Registered Professional Engineer

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies; ability to perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection.
Proficiency with industry software (Revit, AutoCAD) and discipline-specific tools (e.g., Trace700, SKM).
Knowledge of drafting/design procedures, standards, and specifications; knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
Strong technical writing and written communication.
Clear speech clarity.
Strong comprehension and follow-through.
Detail-oriented with sound judgment and decision-making.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to mentor designers/EITs.

Responsibilities

Apply standard design engineering techniques on small projects or selected segments of larger work.
Support analyses, drawings, coordination, and client communication.
Develop toward responsible charge under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assume responsible charge for portions of project designs under the supervision of the EOR.
Develop design approaches and concepts with conceptual input/oversight from the EOR.
Perform engineering studies and analyses using industry software.
Oversee preparation of drawings and documentation, ensuring accuracy, neatness, and adherence to standards.
Review colleague work and provide feedback.
Coordinate equipment and overall design space requirements with the architect and other disciplines.
Communicate design requirements clearly.
Attend internal kickoff/design meetings and meetings with owners/clients/architects.
Document decisions and action items.
Coordinate with authorities, utilities, and municipalities to incorporate construction, code, and government requirements.
Assist with discipline man-hour budgets.
Plan work to schedule and report progress, risks, and needed changes to the project manager.
Perform studies, load calculations, and equipment selection appropriate to the project design.
Review work for technical accuracy before QA/QC.
Respond to contractor and supplier questions during bid and construction.
Review shop drawings and submittals.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress and observe installed construction.
Comment based on design specifications, owner expectations, and codes.
Maintain detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members.
Contribute to lessons learned.
Support training and mentoring of designers and EITs.
Maintain continuous learning on codes, software, and industry trends.
Assist PMs as needed.