Staff Mechanical Engineer - Omaha, NE

EAD Management Services•Omaha, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

EAD Engineering is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as a mechanical engineering subject matter expert responsible for leading design execution, mentoring technical staff, supporting project development, and delivering safe, reliable, constructable, and cost-effective solutions for industrial clients. The role provides technical leadership throughout project execution while advancing EAD standards, client relationships, and business growth.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
6 or more years of mechanical engineering and industrial facility design experience
Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors, and in-house staff
Self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Must be proactive in nature, have a good mechanical aptitude, and an ability to work and manage multiple tasks at the same time
Must be able to review complex project requirements and mechanical layouts outlining specific risks, concerns, mitigations, and improvements
Transparent and direct communicator with the ability to identify roadblocks and clear them or escalate to upper management
Ability to collaborate with other subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and optimized solutions
Working knowledge of mechanical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
Proficient with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of AutoCAD
Proficient with Excel spreadsheets including macros
Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navisworks, ReCap, point-cloud workflows, or similar coordination tools is preferred
Experience in mechanical design, engineering process plants, and overall facility design
Food, Parcel, or Life sciences industry experience preferred
Knowledge of applicable building codes, mechanical and plumbing codes, and NFPA standards
HVAC, heat transfer, drying processes, utility/piping and/or plumbing systems experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical system design from concept through construction documentation, clearly communicating technical requirements to clients, project teams, installers, and subcontractors while managing engineering hours, material costs, quality, and schedule.
Develop practical, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions to mechanical system designs and technical problems considering engineering, equipment, material, installation, operations, and lifecycle requirements.
Prepare, review, and approve mechanical specifications, calculations, equipment layouts, piping layouts, and design documentation for compliance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, project requirements, and EAD standards.
Lead mechanical quality reviews and interdisciplinary design reviews to ensure accurate, coordinated, code-compliant, and constructable deliverables, including specifications, equipment layouts, HVAC, plumbing, utility, and process piping designs.
Identify and communicate technical risks, evaluate alternatives, and provide documented engineering recommendations to clients and project leadership.
Specify and aid in our clients' procurement of process and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, dust collection, and HVAC.
Develop and design HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for industrial facilities to meet specifications including, but not limited to, throughput, load capacity, size range, and building clearances.
Develop engineering scopes, conceptual designs, capital cost estimates, proposal content, and complete RFP packages for equipment and services.
Serve as primary mechanical technical contact for clients and project teams.
Lead multidisciplinary coordination, resolve technical conflicts, document design decisions, and drive action items to completion to ensure integrated project outcomes and design integrity.
Provide field engineering support during installation, commissioning, and startup.
Provide responsible technical direction during construction, including submittal reviews, responses to field questions, and evaluation of installation conformance with design intent.
Support business growth through proposal strategy, scope development, estimating, technical presentations, and client engagement.
Mentor and develop engineers and designers through technical guidance, design reviews, coaching, and knowledge transfer activities.
Responsible for adhering to all EAD's safety standards and practices.
Develop, maintain, and improve EAD mechanical engineering standards, templates, design guides, procedures, and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned