Mechanical Engineer

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Cincinnati, Ohio location. The role provides engineering knowledge and consultation to develop HVAC system solutions addressing customer needs, including financial and performance-based solutions. The engineer works with project managers, estimators, labor superintendents, and service managers across a range of customer sectors, including office and welfare, healthcare and hospitals, industrial, higher education, and science and technology labs. Systems may include building HVAC, chilled and hot water, steam, dust collection, plumbing, drainage, and utility piping and equipment. The Mechanical Engineer designs and engineers new, retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical systems and projects, and takes ownership of projects from concept and design through construction, commissioning, and startup. The role includes preparing calculations, drawings, equipment selections, specifications, and technical reports; developing customer relationships and engineered solutions; addressing field challenges; and communicating recommendations to customers, project teams, and company leadership. The position involves regular computer work and travel to field locations as needed.

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.
Ability to commute to field locations, navigate job sites, and be an approved driver under company Fleet and Driver policy.

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 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 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 budgets.
Maintain knowledge of industry standards, products, technologies, and design criteria through professional development and continuing education.
Own 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.