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Utah Staffing

Mechanical Engineer

Utah Staffing, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84101

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Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible for assigned project designs, coordination, client communications, and associated construction administration. Your responsibilities also include the supervision of the staff assigned to the projects, insuring staff utilization, overseeing the work performed by the assigned staff, the mechanical project budget/time management, and ensuring the design is completed within the project design schedule. Job Responsibilities: Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design) * Ensures understanding and compliance with owner's building program requirements and facility or corporate standards related to mechanical and plumbing systems design * Confirms and reviews applicable codes and standards such as but not limited to the International Building Code Council (Mechanical, Plumbing, Gas, Fire), ASHRAE Standards (90.1, 62, and 15), and NFPA * Given the scope of design services, the owner's building program and facility standards, building code research, and relevant industry standards, establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design and in doing so provide clarification, qualifications, and design assumptions regarding relevant design issues * Works with the building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate cost-effective systems/products are utilized in their facility * Works with building owner and construction management team to validate construction cost and provide value engineering options as may be necessary * Knows when to obtain support from a Lead Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer for assistance to determine engineering and design building requirements Design * Assist in the establishment of the building envelop thermal insulation values for the purpose of energy code compliance and cooling/heating load calculations * Performs and documents engineering calculations related to mechanical and plumbing systems for the purpose of selecting code-compliant systems and equipment * Performs systems and equipment selections * Performs layout and sizing of systems and equipment * Drafts or oversees the drafting of the mechanical and plumbing systems and in doing so establishes the appropriate level of drawing detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of design and construction cost * Schedules mechanical and plumbing equipment with the appropriate accessories and remarks * Develops the necessary control drawings (schematics, points list, and sequence of operation) to ensure adequate environmental temperature and humidity control or system and equipment performance * Ensures there is complete and accurate specification Construction Support * Assist with problem-solving for field oversights * Shop drawing/Submittal review. * Does field inspections and reports with the Group Lead Mechanical Engineer and/or Senior Mechanical Engineer. * Assist in Photograph review * Assist with RFI Project Management * Overseeing the work performed by the assigned staff * Planning, Scheduling, and Profitability * Monitors what is to be included in the design package issue (pricing documents, SD, DD, and CD) * Works with projects Lead Mechanical Engineer to ensure that project schedule will be met and complete documents provided for each submission * Designs project within provided design budget and track... Haskell is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Haskell is a drug free workplace.