MEP- Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level)

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Partner is seeking a full-time Mechanical and Building Systems Engineer for its Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS) Group. The role performs and reviews Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Life Safety (FLS) system assessments, building investigations, and consulting, and may develop design solutions. Work includes onsite facility walkthroughs, reviewing system conditions and records, documenting deficiencies, estimating remediation costs, and advising project managers and clients on MEP issues. The position requires working effectively in an ambiguous, complex, fast-paced environment and may involve travel up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 5 years of commercial or industrial engineering consulting or design experience.
• Solid understanding of major MEP and FLS systems.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous, complex, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with clients.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous customer service and effectively present information.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and spreadsheets with limited quality-control review.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware, including Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage electronic deliverables for several concurrent assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in mechanical engineering.
• CEM, CEA, CBCP, or CMVP certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walkthroughs and representative observations of accessible tenant spaces, common areas, roofs, and major mechanical areas.
• Assess the condition, maintenance, capacity, and operation of heating and cooling equipment and other mechanical systems.
• Visually assess lighting and major electrical systems, including switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, metering equipment, transformers, and emergency generators.
• Assess plumbing systems, including domestic supply, waste and vent piping, fixtures, water-heating equipment, and pumps.
• Assess fire protection and life safety systems, including fire suppression, alarms, smoke evacuation equipment, and notification systems.
• Document existing conditions, deficiencies, and deferred maintenance through photographs and narrative descriptions; collect equipment data when available.
• Review building automation systems, HVAC controls, setpoints, schedules, and system capabilities as applicable.
• Interview owners, property managers, facility engineers, service providers, and local government officials about facility operations, conditions, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
• Review construction documents, as-built drawings, operating sequences, equipment specifications, cost information, maintenance records, and inspection reports to assess building conditions.
• Prepare MEP assessment reports and estimate costs to remedy building deficiencies.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to project managers on MEP issues.
• Communicate with clients and management to develop solutions to MEP system concerns and customized consulting services.
• Monitor and comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements related to MEP systems, and advise management on necessary actions.
• Provide timely, proactive customer service and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program; any award depends on individual and organizational performance and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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