Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Level

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MI

39d•Remote

About The Position

GMB is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their project teams. The role focuses on providing expertise and leadership in the technical aspects of mechanical project design, including code compliance, specifications, system integration, and constructability. The company's purpose is to help build strong communities through educational opportunity, focusing on projects within the educational ecosystem from Pre-K through Higher Education. The integrated team works on a wide range of project types, and the company is proud of the impact their work has on students across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
10+ years relevant experience in mechanical system design.
Experience coordinating work with multidisciplinary project teams.
Demonstrated understanding of the creation and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, mechanical standards, regulations, and building codes.
Ability to successfully prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must have current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing licensure or licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred.
Skill in the use of Autodesk Revit to produce mechanical design documents.
Comfort with communicating professionally with internal and external customers across all levels of an organization.
Demonstrated passion for the field of mechanical engineering and architectural engineering consulting field.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in project team meetings and attend construction meetings with the client and project manager.
Build collaborative professional working relationships with various disciplines.
Prepare building models, detailed construction documents, construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, and specifications.
Develop expertise in a wide variety of complex and high efficiency mechanical systems.
Regularly communicate with Project Manager(s) and team members to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule and budget.
Complete work in a timely manner and alert team members when a change in scope of work changes.
Create and maintain a positive relationship of trust with Clients regarding your area of expertise.