Mechanical Engineer

Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others-- with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, theyre collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.

Working at Abonmarche means you'll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and share your expertise with others. Supported by a mentorship-based culture, our teams are empowered to develop their skillsets and lead transformative work in the communities all across our service areas.

A strong emphasis on community and family means you'll have the chance to engage with your community in your work here at Abonmarche, through our volunteer and philanthropic programs, and within a culture of supportive work-life balance.

Abonmarche is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in our Kalamazoo, MI office.

Job Summary:

A mechanical engineer will be responsible for the design and layout of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection for various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical engineering design and layout of systems for commercial, industrial, correctional, and municipal projects.
• Assist in the development of probable construction cost estimates for projects within the department.
• Prepare design computations including heating and cooling loads, ventilation, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and permits for projects.
• Provide technical support to other staff in their area of expertise.
• Work with other disciplines and project managers as needed to complete project deadlines.
• Perform drafting on a regular basis to produce construction drawings as needed.
• Review contractor submittals, respond to questions from contractors, and perform visits as needed.
• Understands terminology and other concepts related to engineering and construction practices.
• Responsible for job-specific quality system tasks as defined in the Project Management Manual.
• Walkthrough and document conditions in existing buildings to prepare for the design of renovations or draft building assessment reports.
• Assist in the review of contractor submittals and respond to contractor questions during construction.
• Provide quality control review of peers designs.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• EIT (Engineer in Training), preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience required.
• Revit experience required.
• InDesign experience preferred.
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or with a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment with some work performed outside on a project site. May be exposed to extreme temperatures. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety boots/shoes, hard hat, safety vest, etc.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled