Mechanical Engineer jobs in Augusta, GA

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Greer, SC OR Augusta, GA

Industry: Commercial & Industrial Construction Design Engineering

Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent

Pay: $110k-$150k depending on experience

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance

Summary: This position performs a variety of engineering work in the initial planning and design phase of equipment, systems, or processes. The ideal candidate understands the objectives of the area and related regulatory and/or industry requirements and practices. Possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment on multiple projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to concurrent engineering projects. Applies engineering judgment in making adaptations and modifications to projects.
• Possesses strong technical skills and understanding of interdisciplinary design processes
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Proficient at leading Mechanical projects with multiple team members
• Takes initiative to coordinate with other disciplines including Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and Process
• Experienced in matching scope and deliverables to the project schedule and budget
• Experienced in Industrial and Commercial HVAC systems such as Industrial Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning to meet Process and building needs, and dust collection
• Experienced in Industrial and Commercial Mechanical utility systems such as chilled water, cooling tower water, heating water, steam and condensate, compressed air, natural gas, and water
• Experienced in Mechanical calculations such as HVAC load calculation, and air and water pressure drop calculations
• Experience in Plumbing and Fire Protection systems preferred
• Proficient in generating drawing and specification packages for equipment and systems that are suitable for bidding and construction
• Comfortable with field work including information gathering during design, support during construction, and troubleshooting during and after start-up

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• EIT certification required, Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the building Mechanical industry for Industrial and/or Commercial projects, 10 years or more experience preferred
• Industrial, Chemical, or Manufacturing design experience required
• Must be willing to conduct periodic visits to project sites and/or short term field assignments
• Experience delivering projects utilizing AutoCAD and Revit

**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer, regardless of authorization or visa transfer

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment drug screens and background checks to be considered eligible for hire