Mechanical Engineer, Building Design

Mechanical Engineer, Building Design

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our St. Louis studio for a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer who is driven by new challenges. As an integrated architecture and engineering firm, we partner with colleagues and clients to solve problems holistically and create solutions; solutions that improve lives. This consulting engineer role will lead and/or oversee the preparation of design ideas, engineering documentation, and the executable delivery of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Engineer to deliver projects
  • Assists in client engagement and management.
  • Attends client, consultant, and design committee meetings.
  • Communicates and improves some design processes with other team members.
  • May manage small teams and assist other project team members in the development and maintenance of workplans.
• Manage project specific scope, budget and schedule
  • Leads in planning, design and documentation of projects. Prepares working drawings and stamps drawings when in responsible charge.
  • Participates in all design and construction phases of projects.
  • Presents design to client and coordinates with other disciplines and consultants.
  • May own small projects in entirety and/or significant portions of larger projects related to project delivery.
  • Recommends alterations to design to improve quality.
  • Participates in project debriefs and lesson’s learned sessions.
• Mentorship
  
  
• Mentor other Designers. Provide training and leadership through project work to empower, train and develop designers.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Pursue additional certifications.
• Support systems commissioning activities, including site visits and functional testing - development and execution.
• Provide mentoring to other staff members as directed.
• Promote company reputation through good client relations.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Skills and Abilities

• Design:Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; collaborate with others to modify design; applies design principles
• Effective communication skills:Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret information.
• Leadership Skills:Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; sets an example for coworkers; delegates responsibility and empowers associates to make decisions and take personal accountability for decisions.
• High accuracy and attention to detail:Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details, organizes and maintains a system of records.
• Code and Mathematical knowledge required:Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes and safety laws. Work requires advanced math skills, special relationship abilities, and the ability to understand “abstract” principles behind math and physics
• Ownership Mentality:Possesses a sense of ownership in all deliverables. Utilizes knowledge and opportunity to continually strive for excellence within an empowering culture. Collaborates and supports fellow employee owners in ongoing improvements. Understands personal accountability within their role in the company.
• Computer skills required:Revit; Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Apps; familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint preferredMechanical: Energy modeling software, selection programs, etc

BSA LifeStructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Architectural Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

8-10 years:Experience with healthcare and higher education design preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

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