Associate Mechanical Engineer Omaha, NE

A Great Opportunity for Growth within a Successful Company!

Join one of the United States most progressive and innovative construction automation and engineering firms. EAD supports clients projects on hundreds of systems in industrial manufacturing facilities specializing in food pharmaceuticals and parcel. This opportunity will enable you to enjoy a fast-paced environment working on projects of all sizes and complexities!

EAD Management Services is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer for projects in industrial and processing facilities. The Associate Mechanical Engineer independently executes mechanical engineering design equipment specification facility layout utility system design and multidisciplinary coordination activities for industrial projects. This role applies sound engineering judgment to develop safe reliable maintainable and cost-effective solutions while expanding technical expertise client relationships and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct independent mechanical engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation selection application and adaptation of engineering techniques procedures and criteria.
• Prepare and modify specifications calculations equipment layouts piping layouts sketches and other construction documentation in accordance with applicable codes accepted engineering practices project requirements and EAD standards.
• Develop constructable mechanical designs for industrial facilities including HVAC plumbing utility and process piping systems.
• Specify process and mechanical equipment including tanks pressure vessels pumps heat exchangers conveyors pneumatic conveying systems dust collection equipment and related utilities.
• Perform equipment sizing piping and utility calculations pressure drop calculations heat-transfer calculations and other mechanical design analyses.
• Perform field activities including observing and documenting existing conditions taking and verifying measurements and coordinating design requirements within active facilities.
• Prepare conceptual layouts design sketches and technical direction for Designers and Drafters to incorporate into project drawings.
• Research design alternatives coordinate with equipment vendors evaluate technical information and document recommendations for the project team and client.
• Coordinate mechanical design activities with clients vendors construction administrators and multidisciplinary project teams; document decisions and drive assigned action items to completion.
• Perform and document technical design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination reviews to support accurate complete and constructable deliverables.
• Develop conceptual construction cost estimates and provide technical input for proposals project scopes schedules and budgets.
• Lead assigned small-scope mechanical projects or discrete work packages including coordination of scope schedule budgeted hours quality and technical deliverables.
• Manage and prioritize multiple assignments to achieve project results within cost and schedule constraints.
• Support construction-phase activities by responding to technical questions reviewing submittals and observing installation for conformance with design intent local regulations and project requirements.
• Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development activities.
• Adhere to all EAD safety standards practices and project protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Approximately 3 or more years of mechanical engineering or design experience in industrial processing institutional or commercial facilities.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or commitment to obtain PE licensure within 18 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes mechanical codes plumbing codes and NFPA standards.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment specification and industrial facility design.
• Experience with HVAC heat transfer utility piping process piping and/or plumbing systems.
• Ability to apply engineering judgment troubleshoot technical and operational problems and develop practical solutions within project constraints.
• Ability to develop accurate calculations specifications layouts and technical documentation with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills including the ability to set priorities and meet project deadlines and budgets while managing multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients vendors construction personnel and in-house staff.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail quality and follow-through.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and mechanical design software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Possess and be able to maintain a valid drivers license.

Preferred Certifications and Skills:

• Experience specifying mechanical equipment for industrial or commercial projects.
• Experience with food and beverage life sciences specialty chemical consumer goods or parcel and logistics facilities.
• Experience supporting construction administration field coordination or commissioning activities.
• Experience developing conceptual cost estimates and engineering proposals.
• Experience leading a small project work package or multidisciplinary design coordination effort.

Working Conditions:

• Office plant or client site environment*
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs or ladders multiple times a day and/or work in tight spaces in extreme conditions
• May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment*
• Office commercial and/or industrial setting with the potential for exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals*
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.*
• Periodic weekend holiday or evening work as needed
• Travel and field work required

*EAD will provide training administrative/engineering controls and personal protective equipment as necessary.

We strongly believe that diversity of experience perspectives and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers.

EAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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