MEP Engineer

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Job description

The Role

The MEP Engineer role is to provide quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing design, bidding, and construction for Clayco projects. This includes development of MEP scope documents, MEP bid package development at very early stages of scope development, and subcontractor negotiations. This role also provides document review / leadership to design team and clients, responds to scope modification evaluations during construction, and is the sounding board between original scope and field scope. As well as on-site supervision and coordination of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and elevator subcontractors, and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to quality, contracts, and scheduling. Observe work in the field and compare to drawings to insure details are installed per the drawings and specifications. Be a key part in developing and implementing Clayco Commissioning process

Role Responsibilities

• Plans, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
• Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction.
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
• Assist in the receipt and review of MEP submittals.
• Log and post all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.
• Assist in the scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP change work order.
• Assist in Quality Control process of the installation of MEP work.
• Work with Project management team to direct, monitor and oversee the activities of MEP Subcontractors.
• Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems and shop drawings submittals.
• Liaison with Consultant MEP Engineers, Inspectors and relevant staff.
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors provides and adheres to relevant Quality documentation/records.
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to Project safety regulations.
• Assist in the testing and commissioning of MEP equipment
• Be willing to travel one or two nights a week
• Execute and supervise all activities in accordance to Commissioning guidelines and deadlines.
• Manage planning strategies to achieve project Completion and make available the correct resources.
• Advise and Consult with clients on Commissioning goals and objectives.
• Advise and Consult with project staff in their commission responsibilities.
• Promote project and client quality safety and environmental standards through best practice through project to ensure zero harm to personnel, plant, equipment and the environment.
• Manage and update project records and reports across different departments of the project consistently.
• Actively Manage day to day operational aspects of project Commissioning and operational responsibility.
• Coordinate between construction management and subcontracted personnel related to Commissioning scope.
• Coordinate with clients and Contractor to ensure delivery of contract milestones inline within project specified guidelines.
• Manage resolution of issues.
• Participate actively, be accountable and responsible in the management of site operations.
• Manage and encourage ALL personnel to completion objectives of the project.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years' experience in the field or building mechanical/electrical commissioning experience
• Have commissioning experience or certification of ASHRAE or BCA
• Know plumbing and fire protection field and Commissioning requirements through experience and supplemental training courses
• Know electrical systems basics and have a good working knowledge of NEC for field reviews and Commissioning requirements/testing
• Solid/strong working knowledge/experience/background of control systems, BACNet, Tridium networks, and overall "systems" functional testing sequences, steps, procedures, and integration
• Knowledge of air and water testing/adjusting/balancing procedures and expectations.
• Strong knowledge in fire alarm systems and integration
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how the mechanical/electrical systems are integrated into the building
• Good understanding of Specifications Divisions and where to go in the various sections in coordinating responsibilities and various testing and documentation requirements of the project
• Understanding of the many common Codes for Building, Plumbing, NFPA (fire, electrical, etc.), Mechanical, and Life Safety
• Strong working knowledge relationship with computers, laptops, iPad type instruments, Microsoft Office, various M/E industry "Apps"
• Comfortable using common field testing equipment such as infrared cameras, light meters, IAQ meters, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation
• 401K and profit-sharing plans
• A full complement of employee benefits, including health, dental and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability coverage; and employee assistance programming

LJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Inc.

About LJC

LJC is a growing architecture, design and planning firm committed to creating and delivering design solutions that improve and enhance the human experience of the built environment. Youthful in outlook, seasoned in experience, LJC offers a diverse portfolio of expertise across a range of project scales and typologies, including commercial, mixed use and residential. We believe our work is a fundamental expression of optimism in the future, and that design is a means to effect positive, enduring change.