Senior Project Engineer

Description

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to project design, scope and estimating, customer relations and engineering for HVAC and/or Plumbing projects. You will get to use your problem-solving skills to address issues that may arise internally from engineering to construction and externally with different vendors and contractors. Are you known for being systematized, a troubleshooter and enjoy contributing to the team’s success? If so, we are excited to meet you!

• Learns how to schedule wrap-ups on projects and assists with building tentative deadlines to project timeline for final closeouts.
• This role may work in various environments, including construction sites, commercial buildings, etc.
• This role may be required to lift equipment, materials or tools up to 50 lbs.
• Begins to own the project management elements of 1-2 projects and take direction on various tasks with the supervision of a PX/PM.
• Learns financial tasks required for estimating, WIP and change orders. Partners with purchasing to be active in driving PO payments and reaching out to vendors about outstanding balances.
• Shadows a PX/PM on multiple projects to become familiar with the intricacies of the role and on communication with GCs to understand how to build strong and fruitful connections.
• This role may require reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings, schematics, blueprints and other technical documents related to HVAC projects.
• Shadows PX during kickoff meetings on new projects and during Sunset meetings to wrap up a project. Attends turnover meetings with the Engineering department and debriefs with PX or PM to discuss learning and takeaways.
• Is shadowing and performing tasks on 2-3 projects of varying sizes with oversight and guidance from a PX/PM. Participates/guides Kickoff meetings is fielding calls with GCs and subcontractors as questions and issues arise.
• This role may be required to work at elevated heights and in various work conditions when overseeing installations and other project processes.
• Is independent in the coordination of tasks that come up in the field and checks in with PX as needed, continuing to ask questions as nuances come up for greater learning and understanding.
• Attends weekly BIM coordination meetings and Sync meetings with the PM. Partners with PX/PM to walk job sites and build rapport with the site teams.
• Within the next 18-24 months, begins to become more involved in the pre-construction process and leads kickoff meetings for 2-3 projects with minimal oversight from PX.
• This role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during job walks and site visits.

Requirements

Are you someone who can adapt their communication style across a variety of design and construction groups to get work done? Do you want to surround yourself with enthusiastic industry leaders who support your personal and professional growth?

• Knowledge of HVAC Systems, heat transfer and fluid mechanics preferred
• Begins to integrate into the Silicon Valley Mechanical (SVM) culture, mission, core values, services, service history, and operations procedures and fundamentals.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and multitask a must
• Begins to ask insightful questions about new designs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and how they play into code as well as learning more about chillers and coolers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering with HVAC design or related field highly preferred
• Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Bluebeam required
• EIT certification and/or P.E. a plus
• This role may be required to navigate through confined spaces such as mechanical rooms, crawlspaces, or attics.
• Demonstrates professionalism and the highest level of customer service a must
• Becomes familiar with the file structure from engineering, to detailing, to construction to close out and leans the technology used in the role including BuildingConnected, FastPIPE and FastDUCT.
• Is 100% proficient in the process and autonomous in the role and completes all tasks with minimal oversight. At 12 months, meets with the PX for an annual review and feedback.
• At 9 months, begins to learn the pre-construction process; how to communicate with vendors and GCs to negotiate pricing and compare proposals.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written business communication skills, with proven ability to actively listen a must
• 3-6 years’ experience with a Design/Build Mechanical contractor, Project Engineer, Construction or similar role highly preferred
• This role may involve physical activity including walking, standing, and driving while moving around the office and visiting construction sites.

Benefits

Well-Being: Robust Maternity & Paternity Leave / EAP / Paid Holidays / PTO / Sick Leave / Interactive Breakroom

Financial Wellness: 401k w/ Employer Contribution / Employee Referral Bonus / “Positive Pulse”

Health: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life & Disability Insurance / FSA

This is a full-time exempt position. The compensation for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 annually and is based on experience and skillset.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance