Associate Structural Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Mechanical and Project Engineer with capabilities to implement and communicate an operational plan for completing a project, monitor progress and performance against the project plan; resolve operational problems, minimize delays, identify, develop and gather necessary resources to complete the project. Design Mechanical systems, develop schedules, budget and forecasts, select materials, equipment, project staff and contractors.  Estimate costs, resources and time required to complete. Direct site building control related activities, through team members and contractors, to meet site needs (e.g. controls upgrade and replacements, programming optimization, standardization, and operations enhancements).  Ensures controls architecture consistency between sites. Analyzes technology trends. 

• Create scope documents based on unit/department project requirements.  Manage and/or support the bidding, evaluation, and selection process of contractors for the design and construction of Facilities and department led projects.  Create project budgets and ensure accuracy in company investment prioritization worksheets.  Supervise engineers and on-site contractors.  Generate project tracking documentation.  Determine and prioritize project tasks and develop project schedule and timelines in order to achieve project's final goals on time and within budget.
• Support operation of Facilities mechanical systems including but not limited to centrifugal fans, burners, cooling/heating coils, pumps, centrifugal air compressors, centrifugal chillers, heat exchangers. Manage and maintain documentation for the site Mechanical Systems. Communicate critical updates to site system operators.  
• Manage FAC BAS/BMS (Building Automation System/Building Management Systems) specification, design, and operation.  Create the planning documents for the periodic budgeting and approval events. Direct and collaborate with the site representatives to ensure consistency and optimal system performance. Present updates and core functionality to site leaders. Manage periodic updates and maintenance of system. Manage submission of yearly planning requirement documentation. Create roles and responsibility documents for quick reference and management of change. 
• Support FAC Operations with mechanical/electrical equipment design and specification. Apply analytical and trouble shooting skills to minimize mean time to recovery.  
• Train FAC Associates on enhancements to operations related to controls and mechanical/electrical systems. Provide support on an as-needed basis. Ensure reference documentation is available and easily accessed. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and/or engineering experience
• 3-6 years of experience developing, coordinating and managing mechanical and/or facility related projects
• Intermediate experience with control systems architecture and programming (e.g., EBO/Andover, Tridium, Siemens, Honeywell)

Other Job-Specific Skills  

• Strong subject matter knowledge of industrial mechanical systems from concept through final design and implementation as well as troubleshooting and repair. Peripheral knowledge of electrical and structural systems related to a manufacturing facility. 
• Effective communication and presentation skills, customer focus (building productive relationships), Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD capabilities.
• Effectively communicate ideas to gain consensus from individuals or teams; demonstrate technical proficiency with expertise on some of the topics within area of expertise; balance multiple projects simultaneously; comprehend technical drawings and specifications; plan and execute special projects and reporting; work well in a collaborative environment. 
• Ability to balance the wants/needs of the customer department with facilities equipment service team requirements. Knowledge of Honda project flow, budgeting and cost reporting.  Project tracking and reporting for PDCA and Nariyuki development.

• Office and industrial environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work all appropriate weekends/shutdowns to manage projects and cover production needs.