Mechanical Engineer

About Alpha Terra:

Our firm is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team.  Alpha Terra Engineering, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental services since 1997. ATEI provides outstanding support to the commercial sector as well as federal, state, and local government agencies.  Visit our website at www.atei97.com for more information.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer will the Mechanical Engineer will assist with the design of the full mechanical systems, locating, evaluation and reporting of the current conditions of major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) facility and infrastructure asset systems and their individual components, as well as providing recommendations for remaining service life. This position will also include life cycle basis design and constructability definition and reviews.

General Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and conduct inventory of building and infrastructure components and identify deficient conditions for variety of building and infrastructure types.
• Use professional knowledge and judgment to recommend corrective actions for associated deficient conditions in sufficient detail to support cost estimates.
• Provide written narrative descriptions about the general condition of systems, subsystems, and components.
• Apply independent judgment to assess quality control for field surveys, data input and report output.
• Communicate with management team on schedule and project status; must be able to independently schedule and lead regular communications with management team.
• Coordinate and prepare assessment findings report.
• Apply the UNIFORMAT II Classification standards in data reporting.
• Remain current in MEP building trades, including current standards and terminology.
• Apply experience and specialized knowledge to review and interpret drawings.
• Apply combined engineering design and FAM lifecycle management principles to define parameters for and conduct of MEP assets design and constructability reviews.
• Serves as project engineer/manager; manages all professional mechanical engineering efforts in support of facilities and mission requirements.
• Recommends and makes decisions on Architect/Engineer (A/E) program/project design and accomplishments.
• Produce well written technical reports and proposals.
• Manage project budgets and deadlines as assigned.
• Effectively communicate with fellow ATEI staff, clients, contractors, or service vendors.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering field.
• 5 or more years of recent licensed experience in MEP Design.
  
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass a government background check and drug screen.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge/experience working within Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task multiple assignments.
• Experience with fieldwork.
• Proven results in meeting client requirements for Scope, Schedule, Budget, and Quality
• Experience delivering well written technical reports and proposals.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Conducting fieldwork in multiple ambient conditions in Texas and throughout the U.S.
• Ability to walk, stand, crawl, kneel, climb, and perform repeated bending in the field.
• Distinguish colors and shades of color for sample identification and analysis.
• Overnight travel required up to 25%, possibly more.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of machinery.
• Ability to lift objects (45+ lbs.), tools and equipment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401 Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Optional Employee Paid Supplemental policies to include short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental and critical illness plan options.

EEO Statement

ATEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Travel: 25% of time

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation: Compensation is based on skill level, education, and experience.