Mechanical Project Engineer

Newark, Ohio, United States

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms and 64 on Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s MEP Giants list.

JMT’s Facilities-MEP Practice provides support across JMT’s national footprint with staff in 6 offices. JMT offers a broad team of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design professions with experience in facility design, construction, and commissioning to support team members throughout the organization, consistently partnering between offices to accomplish a wide-ranging variety of projects.

JMT is seeking a degreed mechanical engineer with the desire to work within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment within a growing organization.  Working with senior engineering staff from the initial conceptual design to construction and commissioning of large and small facilities type projects. The Project Engineer will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and experienced staff in resolving a variety of complex problems, (i.e., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements) while benefitting from an ISO 9001 certified quality management system. The ideal candidate is an individual with the motivation and desire to excel within the consulting engineering field while embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.

Typical work assignments center around facilities engineering and design projects of varying sizes within the educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, government, and aviation industries.  JMT is seeking candidates with a wide range of design and engineering experience with building mechanical and plumbing systems including domestic and sanitary piping design, HVAC and industrial duct design, DX refrigeration, hydronic distribution, air-handling equipment, central thermal plants, and fire protection. 

Position summary: Responsible for mechanical engineering designs using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to plan, organize, execute, and coordinate projects with proficiency and limited supervision.  Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to less experienced engineers and represent the firm with external clients and stakeholders. Opportunities for management of projects with ability to grow into management of multi-discipline design teams based on experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations and assessments to determine best practice mechanical design solutions for specific applications

Conduct field investigations, HVAC load studies, energy modeling, 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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

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.)

Required Skills

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

Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and building load simulation programs

Understanding and application of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes

Required Experience

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; 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

PE license required

Working Conditions

Work is predominantly performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Hybrid-remote work will be considered.

Field work is required on occasion in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and ability to climb stairs/ladders may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Company

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JMT

Founded in 1971, JMT is a 100% employee-owned firm that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architectural, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. Our staff of more than 1,300 professionals -- engineers, architects, landscape architects, planners, environmental scientists, surveyors, construction and program managers, inspectors, designers, CADD technicians, and GIS and information technology specialists -- is dedicated to the highest-quality project performance.

JMT has grown considerably during the past four decades.  The company was founded primarily to perform engineering services in support of land development projects.  In 1979, JMT entered the public works market by focusing on transportation engineering for Federal, state and local public agencies. Over time, JMT extensively diversified both our service offerings and our client base.

Today, JMT provides consulting services to a wide variety of public and private entities.  This diversification of markets and services has resulted in considerable geographic expansion from our original office in Silver Spring, Maryland, to strategically located offices across the United States.