Mechanical Engineer, Fire And Life Safety

Mechanical Engineer IV, Life Safety

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Mechanical Engineer IV, Life Safety, to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in either Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC or fully Remote.

As the Mechanical Engineer IV, Life Safety, here’s the work you’ll do:

General Description includes mechanical design and analysis of an assigned scope of work in a project including specific complex deliverables such as pressure vessels, heat transfer equipment, rotating equipment and Life Safety equipment and Engineering. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and supervising vendor packages for equipment, mechanical systems, and Life Safety systems. Can effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers. Mentor junior Mechanical and/or Life Safety Engineers and depending on size and complexity of scope of work, may be assigned as the Mechanical Engineering or Life Safety Lead for a project. Maintains and promotes a focus on end product whether engineering, fabrication, or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Knowledgeable in design for Life Safety/Fire Protection; experience applying industry codes and standards, including but not limited to NFPA.
• Ability to lead and direct others in production of project documents to include Drawings (CAD / BIM), Specifications (editing and checking) and support documents (basis of design). Check work delegated to other engineers and designers on project to ensure scope is documented successfully. Lead construction phase contract administration activities for Life Safety department on project such as Submittals, RFIs, construction support, etc. Directly performing, or guiding others, in complex engineering calculations.
• Able to develop and monitor project scopes and schedules for applicable discipline and team of Engineers and Designers. Identifies changes in scope / schedule and their impact, as they occur.
• Ability to provide coordination of design efforts with other disciplines and client personnel. Main point of contact to clients for Life Safety department project responsibilities (meetings, conference calls, comment review/responses, etc.). Ensure positive client relationships and client service with a focus on winning new work. Supporting business development activities (pursuit opportunities, fee proposals, change modifications).
• Experience monitoring and ensuring design work and documents are correct, consistent with applicable codes, logically presented and constructible.
• Experience in the development of the design basis for Capital Cost Estimates, scheduling, cost control, communications, and management of resources.

And if you have these qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Degree must be ABET accredited.
• 12+ years, 5+ years in the EPCm industry a plus
• Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection Engineering required, with ability to obtain PE registration in other states via exam or comity.
• When responsible for work, stamps required project documents as a PE.
• Ability to work in AutoCad, Bluebeam, and other design tools. Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages. Experience in stress analysis is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication skills for execution of multiple projects. Experience in effective project execution and project procedures. Ability to supervise and lead the completion of projects (ability to effectively manage project discipline schedule and budget).
• US Citizenship.
• Great attitude and team player.
• Successful completion of background screening process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,880 - $172,320. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
Walking
Repetitive motion of any part of the body
Kneeling, crouching or crawling
Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
Hearing
Talking
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
Capacity to express thoughts orally.
Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: Paul Bogart