Mechanical Engineer in Training

Tampa
600 North Westshore Blvd
Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33609, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHA
  001931

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well‑being, and personal growth of its employees.

SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee‑owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance. SSR is a 2019A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.

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Looking for a Mechanical Engineer in Training

The Mechanical Engineer in Training assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns discipline‑specific technical standards and procedures. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and consistent with industry standards. Under supervision, participates in technical studies, investigations, and designs on assigned projects. EIT II differs from EIT I in level of responsibility, decision‑making, and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learns company technical standards and procedures during the execution of projects for clients
• Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior design staff when needed
• Assists with production of designs using Revit and/or CADD and oversees design development by designers as assigned
• Under supervision, performs computer‑based engineering calculations and system design functions
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, provide input for operating procedures, and provide technical information
• Attends and participates in meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
• Assists in the development of man‑hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget
• Assists project team in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations
• Communicates design requirements with architects, contractors, and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility
• Accompanies senior design staff in performing project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports
• Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas
• May train EIT I on industry software, engineering standards, and/or codes
• May assist the Project Manager in facilitating some project duties as required (e.g., attending/leading meetings, coordinating with clients, or other project facilitation activities)

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college with two years applicable experience
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and be certified EIT with a state licensure board
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
• Knowledge…