Mechanical Project Engineering Manager

Thorson Baker & Associates Inc•Richfield Township, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. We design buildings where we work and play, schools and universities, healthcare facilities, elderly living and retirement communities, and retail and entertainment complexes, with a concern for sustainability and the environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn, and work in communities nationwide.

Requirements

Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in the mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional and/or commercial building systems.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.
Familiarity with green building design practices and/or LEED.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering license a plus.

Responsibilities

Mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
Prepare calculations and well coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.
Manage Project Engineers, Design Engineers and CAD/BIM Technicians for building design projects including quality control of documents in a friendly work environment.
Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
Review calculations prepared by other engineers including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
Prepare opinions of probable cost and review project construction budgets for building projects.
Meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
Identify additional scope during the design and construction process and be capable of preparing additional service quotes for Principal review.
Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.