This is a job for a Mechanical Engineer position with a company located in Jackson, MS.

Job Summary: As the Mechanical Engineer IV, Life Safety, here's the work you'll do: General Description includes mechanical design and analysis of an assigned scope of work in a project including specific complex deliverables such as pressure vessels, heat transfer equipment, rotating equipment and Life Safety equipment and Engineering. Work includes, among other things, conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, design calculations, specification development and supervising vendor packages for equipment, mechanical systems, and Life Safety systems. Can effectively communicate technical solutions and concepts to other engineers and non-engineers. Mentor junior Mechanical and/or Life Safety Engineers and depending on size and complexity of scope of work, may be assigned as the Mechanical Engineering or Life Safety Lead for a project. Maintains and promotes a focus on end product whether engineering, fabrication, or construction. Ensures effective communications among other engineering disciplines. Ensures effective management of change. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control.

Skills & Duties: Knowledgeable in design for Life Safety/Fire Protection; experience applying industry codes and standards, including but not limited to NFPA. Ability to lead and direct others in production of project documents to include Drawings (CAD / BIM), Specifications (editing and checking) and support documents (basis of design). Check work delegated to other engineers and designers on project to ensure scope is documented successfully. Lead construction phase contract administration activities for life safety department on project such as Submittals, RFIs, construction support, etc. Directly performing, or guiding others, in complex engineering calculations. Able to develop and monitor project scopes and schedules for applicable discipline and team of Engineers and Designers. Identifies changes in scope / schedule and their impact, as they occur. Ability to provide coordination of design efforts with other disciplines and client personnel. Main point of contact to clients for life safety department project responsibilities (meetings, conference calls, comment review/responses, etc.). Ensure positive client relationships and client service with a focus on winning new work. Supporting business development activities (pursuit opportunities, fee proposals, change modifications). Experience monitoring and ensuring design work and documents are correct, consistent with applicable codes, logically presented and constructible. Experience in the development of the design basis for Capital Cost Estimates, scheduling, cost control, communications, and management of resources.

Qualifications: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Degree must be ABET accredited. 12+ years, 5+ years in the EPCm industry. Professional Engineer registration in Fire Protection Engineering required, with ability to obtain PE registration in other states via exam or comity. When responsible for work, stamps required project documents as a PE. Ability to work in AutoCad, Bluebeam, and other design tools. Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite of applications, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages. Experience in stress analysis is a plus. Strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication skills for execution of multiple projects. Experience in effective project execution and project procedures. Ability to supervise and lead the completion of projects (ability to effectively manage project discipline schedule and budget). US Citizenship. Great attitude and team player. Successful completion of background screening process.

Physical Demands: Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate mac inery. Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.). Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist).Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction). Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds. Repetitive motion of any part of the body. Kneeling, crouching or crawling. Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion). Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers). Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure). Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.). Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb). Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time. Ability to read complex documents in the English language. Capacity to reason and make sound decisions. Ability to write complex documents in the English language. Capacity to express thoughts orally. Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment. Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite. Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

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