Mechanical Engineer

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Columbus, OH

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00–$61.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 10–15% travel on an expense basis
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs. This role involves performing mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation, transmission line, and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout.
• Oversee 5–20 projects concurrently of varying sizes and voltages (4kV–765kV).
• Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a project's in-service date.
• Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client.
• Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion.
• Coordinate craft labor resources with client approved vendors for construction, testing and other field activities.
• Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients.
• Lead project meetings with cost, schedule, real estate, environmental, construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Perform field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• OR:
  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• OR:
  Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification — Preferred

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Bachelor's Degree pathway, or minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Master's Degree.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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