Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company • Manhattan, KS

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick and Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Designer to support the mechanical Design, Construction Administration, and Commissioning of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This person will be located at our client facility in Manhattan, Kansas (not a Merrick office). Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 60+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world. Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A mechanical engineer with experience in mechanical building system engineering and construction administration for government, academic, and private clients.
• Demonstrated On-site experience supporting construction administration activities
• A minimum of eight (8) years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited program.
• Experience in aspects of mechanical building systems including planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.
• Candidate shall have good verbal and writing skills and be able to interact effectively with clients and other employees and must have strong oral presentation skills.
• Experience coordinating with owners and contractors, as well as the ability to lead project meetings are necessary skills.
• Candidate shall be proficient in report writing including design reports, specifications, field reports, statements of work, work orders, etc..
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate effective problem solving skills applying mechanical design principals.
• Candidate shall be proficient in the use of design software to support construction administration phase activities.
• Candidate must be able to travel and must possess a current passport. It is anticipated that this may include some international travel.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
• Candidate must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Candidate must possess or be able to obtain federal government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in as many of the following areas as possible is an asset: HVAC, plumbing/process, fire protection and controls design.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Kansas, Georgia, Colorado or another U.S. jurisdiction is preferred. If the candidate is not currently licensed, they must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick.
• Laboratory design and construction knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience in commissioning of High Containment Laboratories, high-tech, or mission-critical facilities is considered an asset.
• Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participating as part of the mechanical engineering team and the multi-disciplinary project team, execute the detailed mechanical, plumbing/process and controls engineering support of complex mechanical life science facilities, inclusive of: Detailed engineering calculations, engineering assessments and decision making
• Generating design reports, field reports, statements of work, and work orders
• Generating Specifications and system/equipment requirements
• Supporting production of construction drawings and modeling
• Engage in on-site Construction Administration activities, including performing site inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment and facilities as required. This opportunity may expand to include travel within the United States and abroad.
• Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and other employees.
• Develop and maintain expert level knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the design and construction of biocontainment facilities in the United States and internationally as required.
• Develop and maintain expert level skills in required any software packages necessary to support the work activities.
• Execute all work in accordance with Merrick and project specific Quality Assurance procedures.
• Exercise excellent independent judgement and initiative to complete engineering, construction administration and site support tasks.
• Work independently and in a team environment based at the client site in Manhattan, Kansas. Future opportunities may be available to take advantage of Merrick’s hybrid arrangement comprised of office, remote, and onsite work.

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• health insurance
• dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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