Mechanical Engineer jobs in Columbia, SC

Overview

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

Our Mechanical Engineers at SSOE are essential, working closely with our project teams, project managers and clients to implement the designs in both 2D and 3D environments, often working out the practical distribution solutions and coordinating with multiple disciplines. Mechanical Designers can expect to support projects involving industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, HVAC and Fire Protection systems. They also cover a wide range of expertise, such as calculating sizing and routing paths of ducts and pipes and producing drawings from provided design data.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment. This position is a hybrid model that will require commuting to our Columbia, SC office 2-3 days a week. 

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices for HVAC and plumbing design in the Commercial, Healthcare and Education industries.
• Prior/current experience with REVIT required.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
• Responsible for acceptance or rejection of submittals (which could include major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction).
• Defines project scope of work and organizes into manageable tasks.
• Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
• Maintains continuing professional education in discipline, as well as relevant current licensure.
• Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
• SSOE offers ownership opportunities to all employees at the Associate level and above.  This position, based on experience, is a position that will allow you an opportunity to become a shareholder of SSOE.  As an employee-owned firm, being a shareholder provides additional level of earning and investment to our group of owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
• Experience working in Commercial, Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Government facilities. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Must be comfortable with a hybrid role. You will be expected to come into the office 3 times/week. 
• Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. 
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.