Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

RTD

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Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.

The Mechanical Engineer supports the planning, design, and construction management of RTD’s infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on mechanical and HVAC systems. Projects may also include piping, plumbing, electrical systems, utilities, and related equipment, and involve repairs, reconstruction, new construction, and modernization of facilities and infrastructure.

• Manages construction activities, including coordination with contractors, design teams, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinates design efforts, including in-house design and oversight of contracted design services.
• Conducts inspections, reviews inspection reports, and oversees third‑party inspections.
• Conducts contractor negotiations, develops cost estimates, and ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Ensures all required permits and approvals are obtained prior to the start of construction and interfaces and coordinates with city staff, local businesses, utility companies, internal departments, and other entities directly impacted by a project.

All job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical project management with construction experience in light industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required to support project needs.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Colorado driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets RTD driving standards.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and construction practices, including cost estimating, interpretation of technical drawings and specifications, and project cost management.

• Experience working in a public agency, transit, or highly regulated environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, piping, plumbing) and related construction practices.
• Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling software and ability to interpret and analyze related data.
• Ability to develop cost estimates using current labor rates and material pricing.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret complex mechanical drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractor relationships.
• Knowledge of capital and expense budgeting, including forecasting and tracking project costs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, make recommendations, and present them in an easily understood manner.
• Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

• The work environment is a hybrid of office and site office environments, with exposure to excessive noise and adverse environmental conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job on site, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces for long distances, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. They will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• When working on site, an employee is expected to work outdoors, exposed to wet and/or humid, cold, hot, and windy conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and risk of radiation.
• The employee must occasionally…