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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title : SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER 

Department : QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICAL REVIEWER

: ______________________________ 

Reports To : SECTION CHIEF,  QUALITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 

 

Summary: 

Apply mathematical and scientific principles to building design, concentrating on structural demands and functionality while taking into account regulatory, economic and safety factors.  Reviews design systems for buildings and for the facility’s site pertaining to, for instance, heating and air conditioning,  plumbing, utility services, utility distribution systems, fire protection systems, controls, and so forth.  Mechanical Technical Reviewer must be able to diagram designs manually as well as through computer-aided drafting (CAD). The position requires good communication skills. Must also be comfortable in different work environments and be able to divide time between offices and construction sites as required. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following while other duties may be assigned. 

Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, design criteria, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.  Review engineering analysis and design based on accepted engineering practices to provide the customer with a safe, economic, cost effective, sustainable, buildable, functional and esthetically pleasing facility that meets all of the customer’s requirements.  Assure that the mechanical design meets all applicable codes and regulations.  Assure that the mechanical design meets all quality assurance/quality control policies and requirements.  For all military projects, assure that requirements specific to military installations are met and the product to be provided to the military customer contains the information required. Assure that the product (drawings, specifications, design analysis and so forth) are in the format required by the military customer and military regulations.  Attend and participate in all required meetings with staff and customers.  Record the meeting’s events, decisions, attendees, etc., and prepare a post-meeting report to document the meeting’s results. Develop and provide reports, evaluations, calculations, clarifications and all other data that is required as a result of customer meetings (or communications).  Coordinate with all other engineering disciplines and architect to alleviate all possible conflicts and assure that the project package, as a whole, meets the customer’s requirements.  Reviews for correctness all operational manuals, instructions, testing procedures, etc., that may be required by the project.   Document and maintain Lessons learned – applicable to mechanical design - for each project. 

Competency: 

To perform the job successfully, Reviewer must demonstrate the following competencies: 

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.  Completes project reviews on time without need to assistance.  

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.   Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and acquires clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. 

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. 

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. 

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills. 

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness -  Check designs for cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources. 

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity. 

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions. 

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. 

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience: 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university with a minimum of ten years combined mechanical design and field engineering experience; or  a minimum of  fifteen years combined mechanical design and field engineering experience and/or training. 

Language Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation 2D & 3D programs and complex design software (Finite Element Analysis, HVAC calculations, etc). Design software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. 

Knowledge and understanding of any of the following design software packages – as it relates to the applicable discipline - is a plus: 

Trace 7000 (HVAC design software) 

Bentley InRoads Civil software (Survey Module) 

HASS 8.0 (Fire Protection) 

CAPS (Fan Sizing) 

ESP (Pump Sizing) 

E-CAT II (HVAC Equipment design) 

ENERCALC (Concrete and Steel member design) 

STAAD (Structural Analysis) 

SBEDS (Blast Design) 

PSADS (Blast Design) 

SKM (Short Circuit analysis) 

Visual Lighting (Lighting calculations) 

ArcFlash Analytic-Arc (Electrical Analysis) 

ANSYS Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software 

ANSYS Finite Element Analysis (FEA) multi-physics modules 

Microsoft Projects 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

P.E. License from the United States a plus 

Other Skills and Abilities: 

100% Fluency in the English language required.