Full-time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Posted on 12 March 24 by Megan Stowell
- Albany, NY
- $ - $
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Job Description
Summary
Arcadis DPS Group is looking for experienced licensed Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Albany, NY. In this role you will be responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
Successful candidates will have 10+ years’ experience designing and overseeing projects for mechanical/plumbing/fire protection building systems, work with multi-disciplined design teams, project managers, and construction management personnel. Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure in the state of New York is required.
Proven success working for A/E or EPCM consultancy companies in a similar role, supporting projects related to cleanrooms, laboratories, semiconductor fab, data center, solar manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable.
This is not a remote position and will require the selected individual to live local and in commutable distance to the Albany office and client site. Relocation within the United States may be available for selected candidate.
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and foster morale and culture within the team
• Interact and coordinate with project management, vendors, clients, design members and fellow engineers to solve complex Mechanical engineering issues
• Support Business Development Activities as required
• Develop Mechanical Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Mechanical and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), data sheets, and develop/edit specifications for equipment
• Develop calculations for energy loads, psychrometrics, utility loads and equipment sizing etc.
• Interact with engineering and architectural disciplines to direct physical layout of systems
• Coordinate Mechanical system interfaces with other engineering disciplines
• Verify that the design is consistent with industry-accepted practice, leading-edge technologies and special client-preferred features
• Perform self QA/QC on deliverables, as well as on deliverables by other engineers
• Complete Mechanical engineering studies and reports
• Participate in Services During Construction activities including reviewing RFI’s, submittals, responding to design change notices, issuing field change bulletins, attending site walk-throughs and issuing field observation reports, developing operational and functional acceptance tests, developing record drawings and producing other system documentation
• Understand and work within the scope, schedule, deliverables, and man-hours budgeted for assigned tasks
• Support, by active participation, corporate and discipline-specific procedures and policies
• Regularly collaborate with global and US engineering counterparts with respect to technology advancements, lessons learned, and design techniques and calculations
• Contribute to the development of the Mechanical Discipline knowledge base and standards.
• Attend self-improvement seminars and/or courses and professional society meetings in areas of focus
• Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees
• Mentor junior engineers on basic engineering applications and principals
• Assist in the selection and development of the Mechanical engineering staff
• Maintain continuous positive relationships with staff, other disciplines and clients
• Participate in Client interviews and proposal development
• Produce and/or review 2D and 3D design drawings for high technology facilities in accordance with project requirements, codes, specifications, and procedures
• Participate in multi-discipline coordination & clash checking efforts
• Site surveys of existing services to ascertain “as-built” conditions.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, with 10+ years’ design / consulting experience. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing sequences of operations, analysis of heating and cooling loads, creation of airflow, utility flow, and P&ID’s.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (English), along with attention to detail and organization. Ability to present before an audience of clients and stakeholders. Willingness to provide guidance and mentorship to more junior level professionals.
- Ability to take ownership and lead assignments, work both independently and as part of the team, supporting multiple projects at a time.
- Software proficiencies should include MS Office Suite, MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks Bluebeam, Trane Trace / Carrier HAP or similar.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Previous experience supporting industrial facilities projects is preferred.
- Local candidates preferred. Will entertain relocation for candidates with directly related experience.
- Ability to provide valid work authorization for US employment.
The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up. The salary range for this job is $120K - $140K.
DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.