The Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager contributes engineering and design efforts to expand and support HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process, and Utility Engineering efforts, plus cross-discipline Project Management assignments.

Successful candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) with additional credentials encouraged and desired. 

This is a full time remote salaried position open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience (post-degree)
  • Bachelor’s Degree as Mechanical Engineer or Architectural Engineer
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License
  • Current/Active NCEES registration in good standing
  • Previous experience in managing workflow for MEP/FP designers and engineers in the Healthcare or Science/Technology fields
  • Operational experience in REVIT
  • Operational experience with Microsoft Projects desired but not required
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

This position includes a variety of aspects, including:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Design
  • Extensive Communications
  • Project Management
  • Expanding the Business Functions by working with clients

 Please see below details for more information about these functions.

For more information or to apply please contact mkolkin@compass-sys.com

 

Function Details

Mechanical Engineer

  • Ability to combine personal judgment with information to implement design criteria.
  • Has expertise in fire protection, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and utility systems. Knowledge and experience with High Purity, High Pressure Gas, and Ground Support Equipment systems a plus.
  • Demonstrates proficiency of mechanical concepts including Psychometrics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow both compressible and incompressible.
  • Able to use computer software including Trane Trace, eQuest, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Microsoft Projects is a plus. Knowledge of AFT Arrow and Fathom and Caesar also a plus.
  • Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.

Mechanical Designer

  • Develops and implements design criteria and system designs from concept through detailed design and construction.
  • Implements criteria for distribution systems, researches applicable codes, and investigates system routing options and equipment room layouts.
  • Proficient in the use of design tools such as the Psychrometric Chart, Ductulator, and Pipe Flow.
  • Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD. Proficiency in Creo Parametric is a plus.
  • Reviews shop drawing submittals, and travels to job sites to perform field verification.

Strong Communication and Organizational skills

  • Ability to work well in a team environment and as an individual. Strong communication skills with colleagues of all experience levels.
  • Uses excellent writing skills to author and edit basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents and specifications, engineering reports, RFI responses, and other information as needed.
  • Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains project design files.
  • Directs and mentors subordinate staff of their responsibilities.

 Project Management Functions

  • Responsible for all projects assigned.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with clients.
  • Manages client expectations.
  • Manages team budgets as assigned.
  • Manages and coordinates project schedules and due dates.
  • Prepares client project presentations, studies, and reports.
  • Manages weekly design team assignments.
  • Assists in developing project staffing plans.
  • Mentors senior- and junior-level staff.

Expanding Business Functions by Working with Clients

  • Secures new sources of viable business and will be required to take the company into previously undeveloped areas of the industry.
  • Develops new business relationships, generates and negotiates new revenue streams for the company.
  • Requires networking to enhance the company network.
  • Promotes and maintains a high level of visibility for the Company’s services and brand and helps coordinate public relations-related efforts.
  • Presents the company to potential clients using different types of communication; including face-to-face meetings, presentations, telephone calls, emails, etc.
  • Completes pre-qualification procedures with potential clients and consultants.
  • Acts as a representative of the company at key exhibitions, conferences, and networking events.
  • Adopts a team approach; works with others in pursuing common goals.
  • Maintains high-level relationships with the Company’s existing clients and partners.