Remote Mechanical Engineer (ME)

Above Group•Dallas, TX

7d•$75,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer for Above Group shall contribute and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts for the firm. The ME shall be a graduated engineer from an ABET accredited institution who shall directly contribute to the Firm and its success through engineering and design efforts. The ME is also responsible for contributing to the growth of the team by leading and mentoring them in expanding their capabilities and contributions. The ME shall execute engineering and design duties as required to ensure quality products. The ME is a Mechanical Engineer by education and experience: Ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria. Has expertise in fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems. Knowledge and experience with hydronic systems a plus. Priority given to experience with healthcare facilities, and central plant infrastructure (boiler systems, chilled water systems). Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace or eQuest. Knowledge of Microsoft Projects, AFT Arrow, Fathom, and Caesar is a plus. Knowledge of AFT Arrow and Fathom and Caesar also a plus. Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual. Communicates well with individuals in the organization. Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research. Project involvement: Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration. Directs and mentors subordinate staff of their responsibilities on a daily basis. The ME is a Mechanical Designer: Experience with Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow. Designs layout of distribution systems and equipment locations in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines. Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD. Proficiency in Creo Parametric is a plus. Performs system calculations. Sizes and selects system components. Reviews shop drawing submittents, and travels to job sites to perform field verification. The ME develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management: Uses excellent writing skills to author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, Engineering Reports, and other high quality highly technical written documents as needed. Uses excellent writing skills to edit design specifications; respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications, shop drawings and design criteria; and prepare meeting notes. Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains project design files.

Requirements

Graduated engineer from an ABET accredited institution
Expertise in fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems.
Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace or eQuest.
Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual.
Communicates well with individuals in the organization.
Experience with Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow.
Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience (post degree) working for an MEP Engineering Firm or an AE Firm
Professional Engineering (PE) License (EIT will be taken into consideration)
Current/Active NCEES registration in good standing
Proficient in REVIT
Desire and ability to work remote.
Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with hydronic systems
Experience with healthcare facilities, and central plant infrastructure (boiler systems, chilled water systems)
Knowledge of Microsoft Projects, AFT Arrow, Fathom, and Caesar
Knowledge of AFT Arrow and Fathom and Caesar
Proficiency in Creo Parametric

Responsibilities

Contribute and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts for the firm.
Directly contribute to the Firm and its success through engineering and design efforts.
Contribute to the growth of the team by leading and mentoring them in expanding their capabilities and contributions.
Execute engineering and design duties as required to ensure quality products.
Combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria.
Interpret information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.
Serve as Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration.
Direct and mentor subordinate staff of their responsibilities on a daily basis.
Design layout of distribution systems and equipment locations in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines.
Perform system calculations.
Size and select system components.
Review shop drawing submittals.
Travel to job sites to perform field verification.
Author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, Engineering Reports, and other high quality highly technical written documents.
Edit design specifications.
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications, shop drawings and design criteria.
Prepare meeting notes.
Read relevant project correspondence and maintain project design files.