MEP Mechanical Project Engineer – EIT or PE

Overview

KE|AD is a dynamic and multi-layered engineering and architectural consulting firm based in Seattle, WA and Honolulu, HI. Our team of architects, engineers and construction administrators provide services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, multi-family, building envelope, plumbing and HVAC and construction administration. Our KE|AD team includes architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, materials engineers and construction administrators. KEAD is a tight knit team that takes pride in tackling tough cases and providing high quality results for our clients.

Our engineering and architectural expertise includes but is not limited to forensics evaluation/investigation, compliance, Mechanical – Electrical-Plumbing Design (MEP), management support consulting, repair & design. KEAD’s primary consulting focus is investigation/evaluation and repair, with a secondary focus of design. We tackle design projects on a case-by-case basis that fit the expertise and resource capacity of our firm.

• This position will focus on providing Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) engineering support regarding design and project management support for building piping replacement projects.
• Duties include providing initial estimates for proposals, working with our proposal team to author client contracts, leading assessments utilizing our in-house forensic materials lab and staff, maintaining client communications as a project manager and lead design tasks and permitting activities.
• You will serve as both project manager and engineer and perform design tasks, manage schedules and reporting of projects and budgets to both the clients and management.
• Work with our proposal team to respond to and quote new project requests.
• Manage proposal/contract execution and receipt of client documents.
• Perform sight visits and direct data collection or sampling as needed.
• Locate existing documentation from client and public sources.
• Utilize and direct team members to perform mapping or layout activities.
• Assist in bidding documentation and review for clients.
• Assist clients with contractor selection.
• Assist in project contract generation and negotiations.
• Direct contractors and specialists as needed.
• Direct designers and technicians as needed.
• Provide communication with clients through both in person and digital means.
• Provide completion inspection on your projects for client.
• Manage schedules for progress, costs and resources and report to management.
• Directing permitting and code compliance activities.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to junior staff.
• Writing technical reports as necessary.
• Serving as an expert witness when needed.
• Occasional local site visits.
• Infrequent travel as projects require.
• Represent company toward clients and participate in marketing activities.

• US Citizenship or current permanent legal work status required – We do not sponsor.
• No felony convictions, drug convictions, restraining/protective orders or domestic violence convictions. (Our forensics divisions works with firearms)
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Materials, Agricultural, Construction, or Materials Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• FE Examination Certificate from NCEES and EIT status.
• Basic hands on mechanical skills.
• Basic familiarity with piping and plumbing systems with some hands on.
• Basic familiarity with HVAC systems.
• 0-5 years of work with a technical team.
• Basic familiarity with IPC Code.
• Basic business financial understanding.
• Experience authoring test procedures and handling protocols.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to write well organized and concise technical reports.
• Analysis level expertise with MS Excel (formulas, plotting, optimizing results, exporting data to reports).
• CAD experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Solid Works.
• Confidence speaking and presenting to clients and groups.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English.
• Ability to explain or translate technical details to non-technical clients.

• WA State P.E. or Other US State P.E. with the ability to gain WA P.E.
• 1-10 years of MEP engineering experience.
• Construction or plumbing background.
• Permitting experience.
• Proven estimating and scheduling experience.
• Basic fabrication skills including sawing, soldering, welding, milling, turning, additive manufacturing and use of power tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Project for managing projects and reporting.
• Advanced CAD Software proficiency with Solid Works or AutoCAD.
• Team leadership experience.
• Ability to grow and maintain relationships and trust with past, existing and new clients.
• Conflict and scheduling resolution experience.

Compensation range $60,000 to $145,000 per year plus benefits DOE.