Mechanical Engineer (ME)

Above Group•Ellicott City, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer (ME) for Above Group will contribute to and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts for the firm. The ME will be a graduated engineer from an ABET accredited institution, directly contributing to the Firm's 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 will execute engineering and design duties as required to ensure quality products. The ME is a Mechanical Engineer by education and experience, possessing the ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria. They have expertise in fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and utility systems, with knowledge and experience in hydronic systems being a plus. Priority is given to experience with healthcare facilities and central plant infrastructure (boiler systems, chilled water systems). Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or eQuest is required, with knowledge of Microsoft Projects, AFT Arrow, Fathom, and Caesar being a plus. The ME must be able to work well in a team environment and as an individual, communicating effectively with individuals in the organization. They must be capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys, and code research. Project involvement includes being the engineer of record from concept phase through construction documents and construction administration. The ME will direct and mentor subordinate staff on their responsibilities daily. The ME is also a Mechanical Designer, with experience in Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow. They will design the layout of distribution systems and equipment locations in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines. Proficiency with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD is required, with proficiency in Creo Parametric being a plus. The ME will perform system calculations and size and select system components. They will review shop drawing submittents and travel to job sites to perform field verification. The ME develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management, using excellent writing skills to author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, Engineering Reports, and other high-quality technical written documents as needed. They will also use 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. The ME will read relevant project correspondence and maintain project design files.

Requirements

Graduated engineer from an ABET accredited institution.
Ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria.
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.
Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.
Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration.
Experience with Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow.
Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD.
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.
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.
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.
Proficiency in Creo Parametric.

Responsibilities

Contribute and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts for the firm.
Execute engineering and design duties as required to ensure quality products.
Direct and mentor subordinate staff on 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 as needed.
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.