Vertical Transportation Engineer

Parsons Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Vertical Transportation Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to complete a variety of assignments such as developing, analyzing and/or reviewing vertical transportation drawings, specifications, reports, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.

Requirements

4-year degree with 7-10+ years of related experience
Experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the elevator/escalator industry
Professional Engineer (PE) License is required, with the ability to obtain reciprocity and/or comity in additional states
Experience with industrial, transit, or commercial facilities is essential
Ability to develop performance specifications for all aspects of vertical transportation and direct the development of interfacing drawings
Experience reviewing and commenting on drawings electronically (i.e., PDF versions)
Candidate shall be capable of working in a self-directed manner with minimal oversight
Experience working with a design group of lower-level Engineers and CAD Designer/Drafters in the production of multiple projects or sub-tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

The use of BIM or other 3-D CAD and experience with scheduling software or file management software are a plus
Further experience in any of the following specialty areas is beneficial but not required: fire suppression systems, building management systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, and electrical power distribution

Responsibilities

Completes a variety of assignments such as developing, analyzing and/or reviewing vertical transportation drawings, specifications, reports, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes
Able to attend meetings with design personnel both virtual and in-person
Be client-facing and able to coordinate and communicate design aspects of VT systems.
Possess strong people management and leadership skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Has solid and demonstrable understanding of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways including associated codes, standards, and industry practices
Coordinates design among various disciplines including structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, communications, and similar VT-interfacing disciplines
Prepares standard engineering calculations, white papers, material quality takeoffs, estimates, and other associated design documentation
Conducts site surveys, inspections, and as-built reviews as part of facility rehabilitation and renewals
Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
Performs engineering support to construction by reviewing vendor submittals, respond to request for information (RFI), and executing design changes as required for client and/or construction changes
Performs site surveys of existing facilities for as-build generation, rehabilitation designs, and for construction support of new facilities.
Adherence to a Zero-Incident safety goal is expected
Ensures compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations, providing the seal and signature of the professional engineer when required by statute or contract
Prepares material/equipment specifications and purchase requisitions; reviews supplier data; witnesses shop tests, assists with assessing supplier manufacturing capabilities
Reviews supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses
Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate