Mechanical Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Newark, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals, offering a comprehensive range of engineering, architecture, and IT services. JMT's Facilities-MEP Practice supports projects nationwide with a team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design professionals. JMT is seeking a degreed mechanical engineer to join a fast-paced, quality-driven environment within a growing organization. This role involves working with senior engineering staff from conceptual design through construction and commissioning of various facility projects. The Project Engineer will collaborate with diverse staff to resolve complex problems and benefit from an ISO 9001 certified quality management system. The ideal candidate is motivated to excel in consulting engineering, embrace challenges, and grow personally and professionally. Typical work assignments focus on facilities engineering and design projects across educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, government, and aviation industries. JMT seeks candidates with extensive experience in building mechanical and plumbing systems, including piping, HVAC, duct design, refrigeration, hydronic distribution, air-handling equipment, central thermal plants, and fire protection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited University program is required.
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
6 Years, or more, of professional experience.
Previous experience designing and specifying HVAC and plumbing systems of various sizes and complexities is necessary.
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and building load simulation programs.
Understanding and application of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Desire to participate and grow in a role that involves both design and project management activities.
Willingness to embrace a broad range of project types and learn new requirements for a variety of mechanical systems.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment across multiple disciplines, with internal team members and external consultants.
PE license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with specifying other mechanical systems such as industrial systems and/or fire protection is a plus.
Project management experience for small to medium sized projects a plus, but not required.
Construction administration experience, or working knowledge of installation and/or maintenance of mechanical systems, would be helpful.
Commissioning certification and/or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations and assessments to determine best practice mechanical design solutions for specific applications.
Conduct field investigations, HVAC load studies, and energy modeling.
Perform code reviews.
Produce mechanical design documents (drawings and specifications) for bidding and construction.
Oversee the design and drafting tasks of junior engineering staff, and perform quality control review of design documents.
Coordinate project designs with client specifications and local, city, state code requirements, including interaction with code officials and permitting offices.
Navigate a variety of complex issues in both preparing mechanical designs and assisting the Owner/Architect/Contractor with construction issues in the field.
Serve as project manager on small to medium size projects having a significant mechanical design component.
Proactive problem solving, self initiative/motivating, ownership of responsibility, individual as first line of success/quality.
Perform other related technical and administrative duties as needed, including supporting marketing and recruiting functions (e.g. task proposal development, client interview support, career fair attendance, etc.).