Mechanical Engineer

Position Description

Office Location: Atlanta, GA

Level: Licensed Professional Engineer; 5 Plus Years of Experience

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for design, development, implementation, analysis of the design of Mechanical Engineering systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform engineering design evaluations and lead project engineering design, specific to Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering
2. Have thorough knowledge of the applicable Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes
3. Have ability to design mechanical systems, energy modeling analysis, energy code compliance calculations.
4. Prepare engineering analysis of projects, to include preliminary design, budget analysis, calculations, life cycle costs, and equipment selection.
5. Prepare drawings and layouts; proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
6. Prepare technical construction specifications.
7. Coordinate with other disciplines with both in house and outside consultants.
8. Performs field observations as part of the construction quality assurance process.

Other Functions:

1. Assist with project schedules and assign work to team as needed
2. Deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences as required as part of the design process.
3. Prepare fee calculations.
4. Support training and development of staff

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Critical Skills and Abilities

1. Effective communication skills: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written communication; reads and interprets complex information; listens well.
2. Demonstrates leadership skills: Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; sets an example for coworkers and takes personal accountability for decisions.
3. High accuracy and attention to detail: Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; realizes errors can have significant impact on desired results and is able to avoid errors in almost all circumstances; address errors immediately when discovered; carefully monitors processes; concentrates on details and organizes and maintains a system of records.
4. Design: Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
5. Computer skills: Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams, AutoCAD, Revit, HVAC Loads & Energy Modeling.
6. Required Certifications: BS Mechanical Engineering or BS Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis, PE License

COMPANY PROFILE

KAI is an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration. At KAI, our core focus is transforming communities through integrated design and construction excellence. For over 40 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction delivery services. Our firm has been involved in over 45 award-winning projects providing architecture, MEP/FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States that have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities. At KAI, we are faithful stewards, we listen to understand, give back, love one another and we hustle!