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POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position: Mechanical Engineer III

Department: Utilities & Central Energy (UCE)

Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, UCE

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

The Utilities & Central Energy (UCE) group specializes in large central plant work, particularly for district energy serving cities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing campuses. Our expertise covers both energy production and distribution. We have expertise in sustainable energy production, simple and combined cycle, combined heat and power, industrial HVAC, and medium voltage power. Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. 

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanical Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
 

• Lead the design of chilled water, heating hot water, steam, and hydronic utility systems for central plants and campus infrastructure projects, including engineering calculations, hydronic system sizing, equipment selection, and code-compliant design documentation. 
• Develop and review engineering deliverables including P&IDs, piping system layouts, mechanical room layouts, technical reports, studies, specifications, and drawing submittals. 
• Perform or coordinate pipe stress analysis and provide technical support for utility system design and implementation. 
• Coordinate designs and drawings with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and other engineering disciplines. 
• Prepare equipment specifications and lead equipment selection, pre-purchase package development, procurement activities, and related vendor coordination. 
• Develop estimates for assigned scope of work and contribute to project budgeting, forecasting, pricing, invoicing, and scope management activities. 
• Support project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and coordination efforts to ensure successful project execution. 
• Provide technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines and mentor junior engineers, designers, and interns. 
• May manage assigned projects, driving them to completion. 
• Support the business development process through proposal development and by meeting and presenting to prospective and current customers. 
• May represent KFI at conferences, customer events, and through membership in industry associations. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, related degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of Mechanical Engineering experience following graduation.
• Demonstrated proficiency designing utility generation and distribution systems, including chilled water, heating hot water, steam, and hydronic systems.
• Experience performing equipment selection and developing engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, mechanical room layouts, piping system designs, and hydronic system sizing calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate engineering drawings and designs across multiple disciplines.
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices. 
• Proficient in both AutoCAD and Revit.
• Expert knowledge of technology and the application of technology in business.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, synthesize ideas into actionable recommendations, and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification or willingness to pursue certification strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in infrastructure projects and/or plant operations. 
• Experience with layout work, shop drawings, and generating technical reports.
• Experience performing pipe stress analysis using Caesar II and/or AutoPIPE. 
• Demonstrated experience developing construction cost estimates, supporting project budgeting activities, and planning and coordinating work to meet project schedules.
• Effective meeting facilitation and management skills. 

Working Conditions

• Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.
   

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

• Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
• Acts with a sense of urgency.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

Business Focus

• Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
• Works well under pressure.
• Meets commitments to internal/external customers.

Project Execution

• Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
• Balances Speed and Quality.
• Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates Respect for Others

• Keeps others adequately informed.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.

Team Player

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Inspires respect and trust.

Benefits:

At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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