Mechanical Engineer

• Manage multiple design and construction projects simultaneously, within scope, schedule, budget and/or available funding, from conception to turn over to operations
• Develop project definitions, scopes of work, methods of accomplishment, and project baseline forecasts that include schedules, and cost/spending profiles
• Identify staff and other resource requirements and communicate to resource managers
• Develop, Review and Approve design documents, change orders, material requisitions, and specifications for construction and procurement use
• Conduct periodic project and customer/stakeholder meetings to promote and facilitate communication, review progress and performance, discuss issues, and facilitate problem resolution
• Mechanical Engineer for assigned projects to develop Mechanical Systems Scopes of Work to meet Project Objectives and provide support to Project Teams as needed to achieve required results
• Review Contractor Proposals (Architectural Engineering and/or Construction) to ensure alignment with Scope and Objectives
• Proactively identify potential design issues (cost over runs, quality, code compliance, etc.) and resolve timely to not impact project schedule
• Coordinate technical issue resolution with design team, Desing and Project Management, and others as appropriate
• Conduct Design Reviews to Ensure documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, cost estimates, etc.) align with Scope and meet the Project Objectives

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading design and construction management of multiple disciplines
• Professional Engineer registered in the state of TN
• Experience in developing piping systems design including but not limited to pipe sizing, pump selection, pumping system controls
• Experience working with Operations and coordinating field systems tie-ins in a Co-Occupancy environment (Operations, Construction Contractor, Vendor, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to create, organize, and manage project documents from conception to completion including storing all closeout and as-built documentation to site date base systems

• Experience performing constructability reviews, options analysis, and conceptual engineering to address construction conditions not anticipated during project design
• Experience in coordination of design and construction work both in the field and in sensitive research facility settings including energy plants, utility rooms, research laboratory spaces, etc.
• Demonstrated Site Utility Systems Design Experience (e.g., Communications, Electrical, Mechanical, Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Steam, Storm Water)
• OSHA 30 Construction Safety
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

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