Mechanical Engineer – Building Design
Michael Baker International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $101,000 - $133,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and support mechanical design and review efforts, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety standards, and internal guidelines.
- Serve as a technical liaison, clearly communicating with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Define scope of work and develop man-hour estimates for project planning.
- Utilize engineering software tools (e.g., Revit, Trane Trace) for design and analysis.
- Author project specifications, design reports, field assessments, and client presentations.
- Review and validate MEP plans, identifying errors or omissions.
- Prepare and evaluate construction cost estimates.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and external consultants.
- Conduct code research and ensure system designs meet project-specific and client requirements.
- Perform field evaluations and recommend modifications to ensure compliance.
- Lead quality control reviews and propose improvements for standardization and performance.
- Foster strong client relationships and uphold high standards of service and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering-Mechanical Option (ABET Accredited)
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Buildings Design
- U.S. Citizen
- Solid experience with applicable software including Revit, AutoCAD, and Trane Trace
- Proficient computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite
- It would be a plus if you have experience engineering both HVAC and plumbing systems.
- It would be a plus if you have knowledge of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guided Specifications (UFGS).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designbuilding codes compliancesafety standards complianceproject planningconstruction cost estimatesHVAC systems engineeringplumbing systems engineeringquality controlcode researchfield evaluations
Soft Skills
technical liaisoncommunicationmentorshipclient relationship managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailservice quality
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer