Mechanical EIT

Valhalla Engineering Group LLC•Englewood, CO

18h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer (EIT) designs mechanical equipment and systems, and modifications to facility systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection. The role evaluates design objectives, performs technical calculations, identifies economical and efficient design procedures, and determines the applicability of design criteria. It prepares construction plans in Revit, develops drawing layouts for technicians, and reviews completed work for technical adequacy and completeness. The position also prepares technical specifications, material estimates, correspondence, technical reports, portions of design memoranda, and detailed project cost estimates. It contributes to Requests for Proposal responses, conducts site visits to identify and resolve conflicts with existing conditions, performs engineering economic analyses to support energy-efficient operations, and provides solutions to mechanical construction issues. The engineer coordinates reviews and recommends approval of shop drawings, submittals, and O&M manuals for construction projects. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position based in Englewood, Colorado, reporting to the Mechanical Discipline Lead, with 10% travel required.

Requirements

EIT certification or scheduled to take the EIT exam.
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Requires U.S. citizenship and may require a security clearance.
Self-motivated, able to perform and solve problems independently, and able to take initiative and make sound decisions with minimal oversight.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in computer design software, including AutoCAD (Autodesk or Bentley), construction estimating systems, MS Office (including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, and other design and project-scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant experience is a plus.
Experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Corps of Engineers, and/or other Department of Defense engineering is desired.
LEED certification is desirable.
Experience with BIM/Revit is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Design new mechanical equipment and systems and modifications for facility heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Evaluate design objectives, perform complex technical calculations, identify economical and efficient design procedures, and resolve the applicability of criteria.
Prepare construction plans in Revit and layouts for drawings developed by technicians; review completed work for technical adequacy and completeness.
Prepare technical specifications, material estimates, correspondence, technical reports, and portions of design memoranda.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for assigned projects and portions of projects.
Assist with developing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
Make site visits to identify and eliminate conflicts with existing conditions.
Prepare detailed engineering economic analyses to support more energy-efficient operations.
Provide solutions to mechanical construction issues.
Coordinate reviews and recommend approval of shop drawings, submittals, and O&M manuals submitted on construction projects.