Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company•Manhattan, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick and Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Designer to support mechanical design, construction administration, and commissioning as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position is based at a client facility in Manhattan, Kansas, rather than a Merrick office, and supports complex mechanical life science facilities. The role may involve travel within the United States and internationally, including air travel and business trips. Future opportunities may be available to work under Merrick’s hybrid arrangement of office, remote, and onsite work. The successful candidate will bring experience in mechanical building systems and construction administration, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, and work independently and collaboratively in a demanding, fast-paced environment. The role includes developing detailed engineering calculations and assessments, producing design and field reports and construction documents, supporting equipment and facility testing and commissioning, and maintaining expertise in applicable codes, standards, software, and quality procedures. The typical salary range is $108,000–$138,000. Base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Requirements

At least eight years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Experience in mechanical building systems engineering and construction administration for government, academic, and private clients.
Demonstrated onsite experience supporting construction administration activities.
Experience with aspects of mechanical building systems, including planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.
Strong verbal, written, and oral presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
Experience coordinating with owners and contractors and the ability to lead project meetings.
Proficiency in report writing, including design reports, specifications, field reports, statements of work, and work orders.
Effective problem-solving skills applying mechanical design principles.
Proficiency with design software used to support construction administration activities.
Ability to travel and possession of a current passport; travel may include international destinations.
U.S. citizenship, as required by client projects.
Residency in the United States for the past five years.
Must possess or be able to obtain federal government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer licensure in Kansas, Georgia, Colorado, or another U.S. jurisdiction. Candidates not currently licensed must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick.
Experience in HVAC, plumbing/process, fire protection, and controls design.
Knowledge of laboratory design and construction.
Experience commissioning high-containment laboratories, high-tech facilities, or mission-critical facilities.
Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols such as JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, and Modbus.

Responsibilities

Execute detailed mechanical, plumbing/process, and controls engineering support for complex mechanical life science facilities as part of mechanical and multidisciplinary project teams.
Perform detailed engineering calculations, assessments, and engineering decision-making.
Generate design reports, field reports, statements of work, and work orders.
Generate specifications and system and equipment requirements.
Support production of construction drawings and models.
Perform onsite construction administration activities, including site inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment and facilities as required.
Communicate effectively with clients and other employees.
Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable codes and standards for designing and constructing biocontainment facilities in the United States and internationally as required.
Develop and maintain expert-level skills in software packages required to support work activities.
Execute work in accordance with Merrick and project-specific Quality Assurance procedures.
Use independent judgment and initiative to complete engineering, construction administration, and site-support tasks.
Work independently and as part of a team at the client site in Manhattan, Kansas.