Position title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Description
FIVES DTS is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer for opportunities with a construction engineering company in Hillsboro, OR.
Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical design from conceptual design and criteria development through construction document production and provide engineering support during construction
- Develop mechanical system layouts, equipment sizing, selection and associated specification and scope of work write-up
- Perform plumbing and/or schematic fire protection design on selected projects
- Design of air systems, fans, ducting and dampers
- Design of hydronic systems
- Developing construction contract documents
- Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems
- Exercises occasional judgment in making adaptations or modifications to design concepts
- Reviews work with supervisor to ensure the application of sound engineering practices and professional judgment
- May supervise, coordinate, and direct the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking his/her portion of the completed drawings
- May write portions of specifications and assist in preparing cost estimates
- Performs design work on AutoCAD and Revit modeling software
- Use design software including Trane Trace Load 700, Handsdown Psychrometric analysis, PIPE-FLOW and TRIFLEX
- Attend and participate in design reviews (internal/external) as necessary
- Travel may be required
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Must have ability to interface with customers to define scope of work and basis of design
- Knowledge of mechanical systems control philosophy including P&ID development
- In-Depth Knowledge of HVAC, Pumping, Chiller and Boiler systems, including design and operation
- Knowledge of pump hydraulics required
- Knowledge of pipe stress analysis highly desirable including both manual calculations and computer simulations
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred
- Knowledge of PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic modeling software desired
- Knowledge of piping support design a plus
- Self-motivation to clarify scope of work, anticipate issues, propose options and find cost-effective or schedule driven solutions
- Practical field-experience with active involvement in construction areas preferred
- High tolerance for ambiguity and change
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required
Job Benefits
Hired employees will receive great benefits along with an extremely competitive compensation package. Benefits will include health, dental, life, and short-term & long-term disability. Other perks include vision insurance, a 401K with company match, paid time off for vacation and sick days, and more.
Hiring organization
Fives DyAG Talent Services
Employment Type
Full Time | Contract-To-Direct
Industry
Construction / Engineering
Job Location
Hillsboro, OR
Date posted
November 12, 2021
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