Senior Mechanical Engineer - Medical and Clean Manufacturing

POSTION SPECIFICATION

Position:
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Level IV)

Department:
Medical & Clean Manufacturing (MCM)

Reporting Relationship:
Director, MCM

Locations:
Lexington, KY;
Louisville, KY;
Cincinnati, OH;
Cleveland, OH;
Columbus, OH

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client.

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The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Level IV) plays a key role in the successful execution of projects for our Medical & Clean Manufacturing Group. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed - both externally and internally.

The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., HVAC Engineering and Design, load/energy modeling calculations, etc.).
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
• LEED - experience in the design and certification of LEED buildings.
• Develops estimates for assigned scope of work, and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
• May serve as project manager for complete projects, when assigned.
• Support the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation.
• Proficient in LEED design.
• Knowledge in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs or alternatives into a set of recommendations.
• Strong influencing skills and demonstrates maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Supervisory or people-management experience.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
• Travel:
  May include up to 25% domestic travel

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, government, or education market segments
• Experience in infrastructure design for healthcare facilities

• Some work locations will feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools, and processes.

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

• Develops employees'…