Mechanical Project Engineer

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering services that help energy users and providers convert facilities to cleaner, more efficient energy sources; harness the power of renewables; and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected team of engineers, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group as a Mechanical Project Engineer at our new headquarters in Raleigh, NC focused on HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

• This person is a technical expert as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• This person serves as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for projects, producing design/construction drawings and specifications and acting as the Engineer of Record for the work they perform and by subordinates they supervise.
• Acts as the Client interface for project mechanical matters.
• Undertakes and directs evaluations of mechanical equipment/systems and prepares design computations and assessments.
• Generates and oversees mechanical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes mechanical construction progress.
• Assesses the condition of mechanical systems within existing facilities.
• Responsible for completion of mechanical design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Assists in the development of subordinate staff in mechanical design best practices.
• Communicates and coordinates designs, writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as representatives of the Client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Stays current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
• Helps develop new work and clients related to mechanical design services for healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education & support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering with mechanical focus, from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5-10 years of documented applicable experience working on healthcare facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina with current NCEES.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Senior Mechanical Engineer and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Excellent Client communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the ASHRAE Standards commensurate with their years of experience.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.

• Experience leading the design efforts of subordinate staff.
• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.

• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

• Significant experience using Autodesk REVIT gained in a similar design-related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.