Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Tacoma
Kodiak is seeking a resourceful individual with broad knowledge and understanding of HVAC and related systems to join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of HVAC activities for commercial and industrial customers. We are looking for someone who can contribute, grow, think, and create. This is not a remote position. Candidates must live within a reasonable commute distance to our office in Tacoma, WA (or plan to relocate prior to hire date). SALARY RANGE: $150,000 to $165,000 per year JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (other duties may be assigned) • Work with Sales and Project Managers to provide timely field-related design solutions for our customers, • Analyze customer specifications and performance requirements to determine mechanical designs, • Assist with budgets, pre-contract designs and presentations, • Active participant in all aspects of system design process: research, design, load calculations for system sizing, layout, sizing of components, equipment selection, • Manage projects with both internal and external deadlines and changing time constraints, • Design all details for construction required elements for installation, • Assure all code requirements are met providing necessary information for permit application, • Produce O&M’s, Commissioning and other documents required for project communication and completion, • Perform site surveys as required to verify details necessary for complete and accurate design, • Monitor design standards and implement/practice quality control EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, • Three years related experience in HVAC or construction industry, • Related experience in plumbing design preferred, but not required, • Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, CAD, Revit a plus OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Familiarity with HVAC principles and technical applications, • Ability to comprehend and implement applicable HVAC related federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, • Read, analyze, and interpret information including blueprints, drawings, and equipment specifications, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external clients, • Highly motivated team player with the ability to positively work with others, • Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills, achievement oriented, excellent problem solving, time management, organizational, and relationship building skills CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver's License, • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred, but not required PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and use hands to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone, • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, • Typical office environment with occasional visits to other offices and commercial/industrial business environments, • Noise levels in our office are low to moderate, other sites may have moderate to high noise levels, • Daily job stress runs from minimal to high, based on varying factors of site considerations, time constraints, travel requirements, and customer needs, • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position Benefits Offered: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company premium contribution, • Company paid basic life insurance, long-term disability, and three Employee Assistance Programs [EAP], • Voluntary [employee paid] short-term disability, additional life insurance, and AFLAC, • 401K and Roth retirement plans with employer matching funds, • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts available, • 7 paid holidays per year, • 80 hours vacation pay, accrued by hours worked and available after 90 days [Accrual increases after 5 and 10 years of service], • 48 hours paid time off per year [prorated for first year of employment], • Vehicle Allowance, • Discretionary bonuses