Senior Mechanical Engineer
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
Our Pittsburgh office is looking to add a Mechanical Engineer to our team. You will assist in planning, design, and construction of commercial, civic, institutional, governmental, transportation, and general infrastructure projects. You will be part of a team that is responsible for preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final design plans, specifications, and estimates.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Contribute to the detailed design and construction supervision of building mechanical systems, particularly with respect to HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and building plumbing infrastructure.
Provide professional engineering services including technical specifications, design criteria and intent, constructability reviews and staging plans for new and renovation projects
Deliver high quality and cost-effective structural evaluation and design solutions for mechanical support projects using internal and external sources
Provide mechanical inspection and assessment reports including, condition, service life, life cycle costing, and renewal options analysis
Provide engineering services during construction and project close out with record drawings
Assist project managers in the development of scope, schedule & budget as it relates to the mechanical discipline
Apply a quality management system for mechanical design projects including quality control and assurance procedures, checks, and independent reviews at distinct phases of design
Interacting with team members and assisting in the coordination of work among engineers and technicians
Undertaking design and contract administration roles across several mechanical sub-disciplines
Take personal responsibility to ensure that the client’s work is completed on time, on budget, and within the quality standards of the firm. Agreeing timescales and specifications with clients and managers
Provide supporting data to Project Managers to facilitate analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives
Monitor progress on assigned projects
Candidate Specification:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited University
Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering design and contract administration of design projects
Professional Engineer status in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain such qualification within 9 months. Multi-state licenses would be an advantage.
Possess strong knowledge of HVAC, Piping, Plumbing Drainage, and Fire Protection systems
Experience in Revit, CADD, and Heating/Cooling calculation software
Experience in delivering projects using BIM methods and technology driven solutions (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments
Able to work on your own initiative. Enthusiastic and ambitious
Strong knowledge of national, state, and local codes and other legislative requirements
LEED certification (preferred)
Experience within the Buildings and Civil Aviation Sector (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direct oversight and to deliver projects on time and budget to the satisfaction of clients
Positive ‘can-do’ attitude with colleagues and clients
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.