Job Description

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

At CDM Smith our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhance communities and make a lasting difference in the world. We deliver legendary service and smart solutions for environmental and infrastructure challenges, creating an unmatched experience for both our clients and our team. As a global engineering and construction firm, we partner with clients worldwide to develop innovative solutions that address today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s demands.

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in HVAC and plumbing systems. This role offers the chance to advance your career while working on projects that create resilient, sustainable environments. This position will be based on a client site in Deer Park, TX.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Designing and developing HVAC and plumbing systems, including master planning, feasibility studies, and mechanical systems such as co-generation. Incorporating sustainability principles, energy efficiency strategies, renewable energy solutions, and green building practices into projects ranging from basic to highly complex, ensuring compliance with client requirements.
- Lead the scope development phase for assigned projects. Responsibilities include reviewing, and when necessary, helping to develop the Project Initiation Document provided by the Client; retrieving required documents from the Client’s Vault file storage and transferring them to CDM Smith ProjectWise; conducting project walk downs; and developing detailed scope of work descriptions. This role also involves leading meetings and maintaining communication with the Client’s project sponsors and unit leads to confirm scope requirements and follow up actions. Engineers will be expected to manage task level efforts within their respective projects.
- Review and mark up existing PFDs to support scope definition; identify major equipment requirements; review and update site plot plans; and either perform or collaborate with the process team to mark up existing P&IDs. Responsibilities also include coordinating discipline specific engineering site visits and working with multi discipline teams to develop Scope of Work defining documents.
- Reviewing draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensuring that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
- Performing site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updating design requirements as necessary.
- Contributing to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submitting technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
- Attending industry conferences and symposia to enhance the firm’s visibility and promote its products and services, collaborating closely with sales teams to maximize outreach and engagement.
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering their professional growth within the discipline and the firm. Supervising project work as needed, ensuring quality and supporting skill development for future leadership roles.
- Performing other duties as required.
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Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural or Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Technology or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer).
- 5 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment on large and complex projects.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Prior experience using Autodesk Revit to create detailed mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of building codes, ASHRAE standards, and sustainable design practices.
- Experience in high-performance building design (energy, water, carbon reduction).

Amount of Travel Required

10%

Skills and Abilities

- Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
- Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
- Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.