MEP- Mechanical Engineer; Mid-Level

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- Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Level) role at Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. The position is a full‑time, mid‑senior level engineering role focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for commercial/industrial projects.

Partner offers full-service engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and design services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. With 1,200+ employees in more than 40 offices, Partner is a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry. Recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest‑Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For, Partner fosters an entrepreneurial environment where employees can have a meaningful impact.

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Partner is seeking a Full‑Time Mechanical and Building Systems Engineer. This position is responsible for performing and reviewing Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Life Safety (FLS) system assessments as part of Partner’s Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS) Group. The role requires building assessments, investigation, consulting, and some development of design solutions.

• Perform single‑site visit “walkthrough” surveys and observe tenant spaces, common areas, roofs, and major mechanical spaces.
• Conduct visual observations of heating, cooling, and electrical equipment to assess quality, condition, maintenance level, and capacity.
• Assess interior and exterior lighting, main switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, and other ancillary systems.
• Evaluate plumbing systems, including domestic supply, waste, vent piping, fixtures, water heating, and pumps.
• Review fire protection and life safety systems, including suppression, alarm, smoke evacuation, and notification equipment.
• Document conditions, deficiencies, and deferred maintenance with photographs and narrative descriptions.
• Collect key data from MEP equipment tags (model, serial, manufacture date, capacity).
• Review setpoints, schedules, and capabilities of existing building automation and HVAC control systems.
• Photograph representative systems and physical deficiencies.
• Interview property owners, management, facility engineers, service providers, and local officials to understand operations, repairs, and capital projects.
• Review construction documents, as‑built drawings, system sequences, specifications, cost information, maintenance reports, and inspection reports.
• Estimate costs to remedy building deficiencies.
• Provide technical direction to Project Managers on MEP issues.
• Communicate with clients and management to develop solutions for MEP concerns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise on necessary actions.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through timely responses and proactive solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of commercial/industrial engineering consulting or design experience with solid knowledge of all major MEP and FLS systems.

Certificates / Licenses

• P.E. in mechanical engineering preferred
• CEM, CEA, CBCP, or CMVP preferred

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable interfacing directly with clients.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Effective presentation of information.
• Production of high‑quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review.

Other Skills / Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

The wage range for this role is $80,000 to $110,000, based on skills, experience, licensure, certifications, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $110,000. Employees may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

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