MEP Designers and Engineers
MEP Designers and Engineers
We are partnered with an industry leading MEP design services firm with offices across Texas. They are actively seeking experienced designers and engineers to help support their growing project pipeline. The below responsibilities and tasks are consistent for individuals across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing specializations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary designer on a project. Shall include all phases of a project from kick-off to completion of construction.
- Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines.
- Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
- Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design.
- Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules.
- Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
- Research design options and document findings.
- Research code issues and asks code officials questions.
- Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
- Keep Project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
- Prepare preliminary task list.
- Edit specifications.
- Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
- Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
- Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
- Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or engineering technology
- 2+ years of industry relevant experience
- General knowledge of system design and an understanding of applicable design codes.
- Revit and AutoCAD drafting/design experience and knowledge on reading construction drawings.
- Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting. Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word) or related software.
- Proficient in using office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.).
- Excellent research and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to interact well with clients and co-workers, in the field and the office