Project Engineer - Mechanical

General:

The Mechanical Engineer plans and conducts work requiring judgment, independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Successfully completes small to medium engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with the Project Managers (PM) or Senior Engineers for technical review and guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Set deadlines and assigns responsibilities
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
• Design mechanical systems including calculations of heating and cooling loads while adhering to the firm's QA/QC process
• Select and layout mechanical equipment such as pumps, chiller, fans and boilers
• Develop project specifications
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects
• Responsible for meeting the client's project goals and objectives
• Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
• Assist in the firm's human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
• Enhances the firm's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
• Demonstrates core values and serves as a role model/mentor to all firm members
• Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm's Technical Committee as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a consulting engineering firm
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with Deltek or Project Resource Management software is preferred
• Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Required/Preferred Credentials:

• PE license is preferred

Job Classification and Scheduled work hours:

• Full Time Salaried Exempt Employee.
• Standard workweek is Monday-Friday; Minimum 8 working hours/day (40 hours/week within the firm's hours of operation of 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.); some in office work is required
• Some overtime may be required to meet client's demands and project delivery target dates.
• Travel to client meetings and worksites may be required
• Hybrid work schedule (some in-office and remote work) based on AKF business needs.

Benefits:

AKF offers a complete and competitive benefit package which currently includes a generous PTO policy, cost shared medical, matching 401(k), education assistance and 100% paid dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We also offer flexible and remote/hybrid work schedules and wellness incentives.

AKF Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.