Staff Engineer
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Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
- Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
- Assess the condition of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems during facility condition assessments. This includes chillers, boilers, air handlers, rooftop units, pumps, cooling towers, and controls.
- Find potential problems with mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety items against applicable codes and standards (IMC, IPC, NFPA, ASHRAE). Flag them for review by the Engineer of Record.
- Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
- Estimate the remaining useful life of mechanical equipment. Recommend repair or replacement, and prepare cost estimates using industry sources like RSMeans for capital plans. Assist in the preparation of specifications, and other project related documents.
- Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
- Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, and evaluation of respective data. Review mechanical drawings, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and maintenance records to support assessments.
- Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
- Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
- Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
- Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
- Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
- Major in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Work-related travel is required. Regional travel may include local sites and surrounding states. Some assignments require overnight stays near project locations, typically for approximately one to two weeks per mobilization. Non-regional travel may vary from 10% to 50% in a month, though it is less common.
- Ability to work in active facilities and field environments, including walking and standing for extended periods and accessing roofs, mechanical spaces, ladders, and other areas when authorized and properly equipped.
