Senior Mechanical Engineer - Plano, United States - Sutton Engineering, LLC

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
8+ years minimum or related experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) is a plus.
Skills
Demonstrated aptitude for managing project workloads.
Expert in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft office and Bluebeam.
Expert in load and energy analysis software (HAP, Trace 700 or equivalent).
Ability to work independently throughout design process.
Expert in equipment selection software.
Expert of industry-standard and local codes.

Proficient in sustainability rating systems:
LEED, WELL.
Ability to optimize design to meet energy standards, customer expectations and customer budget.
Responsibilities
Adhere to Sutton Engineering, LLC core values and standards.
Participates in project and client meetings.
Design

Mechanical/Plumbing

systems for diverse markets (mission critical, communications, commercial, government, etc.).
Perform site surveys. Field verification and documentation of existing systems.
Coordinates and communicates

Mechanical/Plumbing

systems with other departments and disciplines.
Proficient in CAD/REVIT to design.
Communicate with equipment vendors for selecting equipment. ·Coordinate development of drawings with designers, production department and other engineers.
Provide mentorship to designers and engineers.
Documents project specifications.
Develop design concepts.
Participates in project and client meetings when requested.
Produces drawings consistent with client requirements and standards.
Recognizes potential project problems quickly and seek advice from the Project Manager and Director.
Research design options and document findings.
Selects, schedules, and specifies equipment based on project needs and available technologies.
Takes responsible charge for the project for his/her discipline.
Travels to project site and meetings as needed.
Collaborate with discipline's Engineer of Record during design.
Identify roadblocks during design and communicate with Project Manager, Engineer of Record and Director of Engineering.
Performs quality control of contract documents including drawings and project specifications.

Responsible for assisting during construction administration phase:
Review submittals, RFIs, change orders.
Perform site visits.
Document and publish observation reports and punch list items.
Coordinate building service with power company.
Mechanical-specific responsibilities
Perform energy code compliance calculations.
Perform energy modeling for code compliance and LEED certification.
Review code requirements pertinent to the design.
Perform heating, cooling load and other engineering calculations.
Perform exhaust and ventilation calculations.
Perform air and water pressure drop calculations, air balance calculations, water volume calculations.
Design duct air systems, hydronic system and fuel oil system layouts.
Size ductwork and hydronic piping.

Select mechanical equipment utilizing software and catalogs: diffusers, pumps, fans, hydronic specialties, heaters, heat trace, heaters, air conditioning systems, fuel oil specialties, etc.

Document equipment schedules.
Document basis of design requirements for project.
Develops flow diagrams.
Documents details in contract documents.
Documents building management system requirements including sequence of operations, control diagrams, control points.
Review Architectural, Civil and Technology drawings, identify and communicate coordination items to project manager.
Competencies
Demonstrates the ability to adapt appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities. Readily adapts to different ways of doing things and demonstrates flexibility when working with others to accomplish tasks.
Effectively coordinates work with other groups. Proactively removes obstacles to complete tasks or get tasks back on track. Monitors personal progress and redirects efforts when deadlines are at risk.
Demonstrates an awareness of own strengths and weaknesses and sets development priorities accordingly. Proactively pursues learning and development opportunities. Proactively seeks feedback on performance and accepts criticism openly and non-defensively.
Demonstrates the initiative to keep up to date on professional and technical industry practices. Proactively works to increase knowledge of specific firm processes and functional areas.
Regularly encourages the open exchange of information and viewpoints by encouraging others to express views, including contrary ones.

Regularly keeps team members and customers (when appropriate) up to date with information pertinent to their roles, ensuring there are "no surprises".

Tackles problems head-on, works to resolve issues without delay, and proactively brings issues to closure. Regularly puts in extra effort to resolve critical issues or difficult tasks.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to live up to commitments and achieve assignments on time within quality standards.
Adapts appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities. Adapts role as necessary to achieve customer and organizational objectives.
Effectively coordinates work with other groups. Proactively removes obstacles to complete tasks or get tasks back on track. Monitors personal progress and redirects efforts when deadlines are at risk.
Demonstrates the ability to know the agendas, concerns, and motivations of external resources. Develops plans appropriate to those issues. Clearly communicates expectations for assignments to external resources, monitors progress and redirects efforts when goals are not met. Available for support and assistance to those resources.
Demonstrates an understanding of own coaching skills and style. Applies skills and style to build trusting coaching relationships. Demonstrates the ability to accurately identify strengths, development areas, and help staff become excited about development. Provides challenging assignments to facilitate development. Helps staff create effective development plans, provides feedback on development, and handles underperformance productively. Is a strong role model for development.
Demonstrates commitment to Sutton Engineering, LLC Core Values.
Demonstrates the ability to lead others to follow through on difficult tasks or initiatives. Demonstrates inspiring leadership and courage such that others want to follow.
Effectively evaluates client stakeholders and implements effective plans to manage stakeholder expectations. Develops and implements standardized stakeholder management plans.
Operates independently and proactively to coordinate work with groups. Proactively removes obstacles to complete tasks or get tasks back on track. Monitors personal progress and redirects efforts when deadlines are at risk.
Realistically evaluates delegations' skills and willingness to delegate and works to improve. Uses a specific delegation process to ensure quality of results. Delegates responsibly and conveys clear expectations to appropriately skilled resources. Holds resources accountable for achieving their goals and remains available for assistance and support.
Accountabilities

• Personal

Achieve Utilization Goals.
Achieve Project Realization Targets

• Organizational

Achieve scheduled task milestones during projects.

• Learning & Development

Achieve annually assigned learning & development goals.

• Internal Process

Achieve assigned responsibilities on internal projects.
Facilitate adherence to company processes.

Company Description Sutton Engineering, LLC - MEP Design Firm focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, project management and commissioning.

We value THE TEAM approach collaborating with clients, architects, and multi-disciplined design teams. Sutton Engineering is committed to bring the spirit of innovation and communication to all clients.

Company Description

Sutton Engineering, LLC - MEP Design Firm focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, project management and commissioning.

We value THE TEAM approach collaborating with clients, architects, and multi-disciplined design teams.

Sutton Engineering is committed to bring the spirit of innovation and communication to all clients.
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