Mechanical Engineer

AFRY • Birmingham, AL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

AFRY’s Building Systems Mechanical Engineers design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new facilities and upgrades to existing mechanical systems. They work on a range of projects, from front-end planning through detailed engineering, and perform site investigations and technical assessments to recommend solutions to clients. The role contributes engineering expertise to multidisciplinary project teams and works with senior engineers and designers to develop building systems, make design recommendations, and deliver complete, high-quality construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation. An in-office presence is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in building mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of applicable HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection codes and standards, including IBC, IMC, IPC, IFC, ASHRAE, and ASPE.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for communicating with clients, contractors, and employees virtually and in person.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Ability to identify and prioritize work, set deadlines, and balance multiple projects.
• Adaptability, problem-solving ability, and capacity to work under tight deadlines and learn and apply new technologies with minimal support.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with existing and potential clients, recognize their needs, and respond accordingly.
• Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain licensure within one year of employment.
• Must have the right to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with facility insurance carrier requirements, such as FM Global, is a major benefit.
• Preferred software knowledge includes Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Desired personal attributes include strong work ethic, analytical skills, adaptability, leadership, judgment, teamwork and cooperation, communication, and a desire to educate and train.

Responsibilities

• Perform as engineer on small and large projects with limited oversight, managing assigned staff’s production quality, budget, and schedule across project stages from conceptual design through construction.
• Assist with proposals and marketing materials by defining and writing project scopes and descriptions of activities on past projects.
• Establish project scope, building systems budgets, and design approach.
• Meet with client personnel to assist with preliminary planning and identify design concepts.
• Coordinate with clients and professional counterparts to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with or above client expectations.
• Design building mechanical systems and components for varied industrial facilities in accordance with AFRY quality standards, applicable codes, and client requirements.
• Perform mechanical building systems engineering, detailing, analysis, and design, and write technical and study reports.
• Plan, design, and review plans in coordination with structural, process, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines.
• Lead and mentor subordinate staff.
• Visit project sites to develop client relationships, collect design data, and observe construction progress.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Various forms of flexibility to help integrate personal life with professional commitments.
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders and employees from varied cultural backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

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