Design Engineer III- Mechanical

Design Engineer III
- Mechanical

Engineering/Design

Pflugerville, TX
• Full-Time/Regular

Lead, evaluate, design, and engineer projects and systems to specification on projects ranging from new design/build to rehabilitation of existing facilities and systems. Provide ongoing technical guidance and engineering issue resolution as needed.

• Responsible for the production of designs and review of existing designs identified in plans, specifications, submittals and shop drawings. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction.
• Identify design, process and equipment options that can satisfy client requirements, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.
• Interface directly with other disciplines and coordinate with client personnel, contractors, architects, and other project team members to ensure value engineering and the delivery of high-quality projects within the prescribed time frames. Make presentations when necessary.
• Develop standards, methods, processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting designs.
• Determine methods and solutions for complex engineering problems and identify the most efficient and acceptable resolution.
• Coordinate with and/or direct virtual design personnel and junior engineers on assigned projects. Mentor and provide guidance on designs and technical issues.
• Coordinate/Plan on-site field surveys to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Write technical narratives in response to RFIs.
• Actively participate in project scheduling and budgeting.
• Understand and assist with the input and output of accurate project data in Southland systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate oral and written technical reports regarding assigned engineering activities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

• 4-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
• 4 + years of practical Engineering experience
• Active Professional Engineering License
• Understanding of all MEP calculations and design
• Advanced understanding of building codes and standards
• Ability to develop and design calculation tools for Engineering Group
• Knowledge of engineering and design techniques plus understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Proficiency in all Design Software (i.e. CADD, Calculation Software, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while adhering to project deadlines
• Ability to lead discipline specific design efforts on medium-scale projects independently
• Ability to develop design tasks and distribute amongst the design team
• Advanced computer proficiency, including MS Office
• Detailed understanding of BIM requirements
• Detailed understanding of Project Life Cycle
• Assume a leadership position in professional society