Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Performs assignments designed to develop professional engineering work, knowledge, and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related and moderate engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

Responsibilities

Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.

• Proficiency expected in the use of computers for design and CAD applications.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Input of data into pre-written computer programs.
• Operate computer and run reports or calculations.
• Participate in on-site or field activities.
• Design portions of a project.
• Coordinate with other design professionals.
• Document existing conditions and perform some troubleshooting.
• Research, specify, and recommend available equipment.
• Prepare design drawings and documents.
• Perform technical analysis.
• Edit master specification sections to be project specific.
• Review shop drawings and RFI’s.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into and work with project team to produce construction documents.
• Attend construction progress meetings and produce site observation reports and final punch lists.
• Begin performing quality assurance checks on others’ work as directed by supervisor.
• May be working on several concurrent projects.
• Attend in-house seminars and educational opportunities outside of the office.
• Participate in technical and professional societies.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

Qualifications

• Recommended: 4-7 years professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree within an engineering discipline.
• Completion of the EIT exam is strongly preferred; Professional Registration is desired after 4 years of experience.
• Must be able to travel to work-sites as needed or required
• Understanding of applicable design codes.
• Must be able to communicate with a variety of individuals; must be able to follow verbal and written instructions/directions and respond to inquiries.
• Limited contact with clients and contractors. Works directly for the various Project Designer/Engineers according to assignment.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.