Mechanical Engineer Job at Merrick & Company (Manhattan)

Job Description

Merrick and Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer / Designer to support the mechanical Design, Construction Administration, and Commissioning of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This person will be located at our client facility in Manhattan, Kansas (not a Merrick office).

Job Responsibility

Participating as part of the mechanical engineering team and the multi-disciplinary project team, execute the detailed mechanical, plumbing/process and controls engineering support of complex mechanical life science facilities
Detailed engineering calculations, engineering assessments and decision making
Generating design reports, field reports, statements of work, and work orders
Generating Specifications and system/equipment requirements
Supporting production of construction drawings and modeling
Engage in on-site Construction Administration activities, including performing site inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment and facilities as required
Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and other employees
Develop and maintain expert level knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the design and construction of biocontainment facilities in the United States and internationally as required
Develop and maintain expert level skills in required any software packages necessary to support the work activities
Execute all work in accordance with Merrick and project specific Quality Assurance procedures
Exercise excellent independent judgement and initiative to complete engineering, construction administration and site support tasks
Work independently and in a team environment based at the client site in Manhattan, Kansas

Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years related experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited program
Experience in aspects of mechanical building systems including planning, calculations, equipment selection, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration
Candidate shall have good verbal and writing skills and be able to interact effectively with clients and other employees and must have strong oral presentation skills
Experience coordinating with owners and contractors, as well as the ability to lead project meetings are necessary skills
Candidate shall be proficient in report writing including design reports, specifications, field reports, statements of work, work orders, etc.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate effective problem solving skills applying mechanical design principals
Candidate shall be proficient in the use of design software to support construction administration phase activities
Candidate must be able to travel and must possess a current passport
Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship
Candidate must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years
Candidate must possess or be able to obtain federal government security clearance
Demonstrated On-site experience supporting construction administration activities
Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Kansas, Georgia, Colorado or another U.S. jurisdiction is preferred. If the candidate is not currently licensed, they must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick
Laboratory design and construction knowledge is an advantage
Experience in commissioning of High Containment Laboratories, high-tech, or mission-critical facilities is considered an asset
Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc) is considered an asset

Nice to have

Laboratory design and construction knowledge
Experience in commissioning of High Containment Laboratories, high-tech, or mission-critical facilities
Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc)

What we offer

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account
Robust Employee Referral Program
Annual performance and compensation reviews
Professional Training and Development
Employee Recognition Awards
Peer Mentor Program
health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO)

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