Mechanical Engineer III – Refrigeration
KFI Engineers PC•Cincinnati, OH
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. This Mechanical Engineer III will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior differentiators.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, related degree.
- Minimum of 7 years’ Mechanical Engineering experience following graduation.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration and ventilation.
- Knowledge of fire protection systems and safety standards applicable to refrigeration and boiler operations.
- Familiarity with building automation systems and their integration with refrigeration equipment.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and regulatory compliance in refrigeration.
- Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices.
- Strong working knowledge of Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with layout work, shop drawings, and generating technical reports.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilities generation and distribution systems design.
- Experience in HVAC, plumbing systems, selections and optimization.
- Competency in psychometrics and pumps/fan laws.
- Expert knowledge of technology and the application of technology in business.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and establish credibility.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Effectively presents complex information to employees, management, and clients at all levels.
- Skilled at synthesizing ideas into actionable recommendations and positively influencing outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory or people-management experience.
- Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or willingness to pursue certification.
- Experience in one or more of the following industries: Clean Manufacturing, Building Products, Food & Food Ingredients, Consumer Products
Responsibilities
- Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure code compliance and proper application of Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., HVAC Engineering and Design, load/energy modeling calculations, etc.).
- Design, install, and maintain refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration and associated ventilation equipment.
- Serve as the refrigeration lead and/or project manager to ensure design criteria, budgets, and schedules meet or exceed client expectations.
- Works within Revit and other design/drafting software to assist in producing drawings, schedules and details.
- Coordination with other disciplines (electrical, controls, structural, commissioning) to ensure a successful project.
- Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
- Perform engineering calculations.
- Develops budgets and estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
- May serve as project manager for complete projects as assigned, overseeing a project team.
- Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
- Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
- Construction administration – leads and attends meetings, reviews change orders, responds to RFI’s.
- Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc.
- May represent KFI at conferences, customer events, and through membership in industry associations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Virtual health services
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
