Mechanical Engineer

DeBra-Kuempel•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Cincinnati, Ohio location. The role provides knowledge and consultation to develop HVAC system solutions addressing customers’ problems, including financial and performance-based solutions. The engineer collaborates with project managers, estimators, labor superintendents, and service managers on projects across office and welfare facilities, healthcare, industrial, higher education, and science and technology labs. Systems may include building HVAC, chilled and hot water, steam, dust collection, plumbing, drainage, utility piping, and equipment. The Mechanical Engineer designs and engineers new, retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical systems and projects, and takes ownership of engineering projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and startup. The role assesses customer needs, develops engineered solutions aligned with project objectives, operations, and budgets, and identifies practical, cost-effective responses to field and job-site challenges. The employee also maintains customer relationships, supports business development, communicates recommendations, and keeps current with industry standards, products, technologies, and design criteria. The position involves office work, including extended periods at a computer, and travel to field locations as needed. Field visits may involve outdoor and potentially hazardous conditions. The employee must be able to navigate job sites and be an approved driver under company policy.

Requirements

3–5 years of engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Suite products.
Knowledge of mechanical systems and their application.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; strongly preferred but not required.
Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) certification may be considered in lieu of a P.E. license.
High-level understanding of HVAC (air, hydronic, and steam), plumbing, and piping systems.
Competency using computer-aided design (C.A.D.) programs such as Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Familiarity with industry-standard design software such as Bluebeam and Trace 3D Plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze technical information and evaluate complex problems to develop practical, effective engineering solutions.
Participate in scheduled company meetings to review project progress, budgets, business initiatives, and marketing strategies.
Design and engineer new, retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical systems and projects.
Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, equipment selections, specifications, and technical reports.
Build and maintain relationships with existing customers, support business development, and collaborate with management, project managers, and service managers.
Develop relationships with customer stakeholders, including facility managers, project managers, and purchasing representatives.
Assess customer needs and develop engineered solutions aligned with project objectives, operational requirements, and budget considerations.
Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, products, technologies, and design criteria through professional development and continuing education.
Take ownership of engineering projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
Identify field and job-site challenges, gather relevant information, and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and proposed solutions to customers, project teams, and company leadership.
Comply with company policies, procedures, programs, and applicable standards.
Collaborate with engineering team members to develop innovative, coordinated, and thoroughly evaluated solutions.