Olsson - Des Moines, IA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Mechanical Engineer on Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design team, you will play a crucial role in designing innovative solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare sector. This position requires a licensed Mechanical Engineer who is adept at applying standard engineering techniques and procedures while exercising sound judgment to make necessary adaptations and modifications. Your contributions will be vital in generating ideas and creating designs that adhere to the highest standards of quality and efficiency for healthcare facilities. You will be involved in various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for healthcare projects of varying sizes. In this role, you will assist in preparing project documents while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget. You will conduct process design calculations, analyze reports, and prepare cost estimates to assess the feasibility of projects. Your knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures will be essential in coordinating various aspects of project design. Effective communication with project managers and clients regarding project development and progress will be a key responsibility. Additionally, you will be tasked with entering and maintaining project information and client records in the firm's project management system. You will also evaluate and propose adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform various engineering duties related to evaluating, designing, and constructing plans for small to large-sized healthcare projects.
- Assist in preparing project documents and maintain knowledge of project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Conduct process design calculations, analyze reports, and prepare cost estimates to assess project feasibility.
- Apply knowledge and experience with standard techniques, methods, and procedures to assist with coordination of project design aspects.
- Communicate project development and progress with project managers and clients.
- Enter and maintain project information and client records in the firm's project management system.
- Evaluate and propose adaptations to standard methods and procedures for components of assignments.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- A minimum of 4 years of mechanical engineering experience, with at least 2 years specifically in designing for healthcare projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Enthusiasm for contributing to the healthcare industry through innovative and reliable mechanical engineering solutions.
Nice-to-haves
- Healthcare-related certifications such as ASHRAE Healthcare Facilities Design Professional (HFDP).
- ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Systems Designer certification.
- ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist certification.
- Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC).
- Healthcare Physical Environment Worker certification.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after the first year
- 401(k) match
- Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
- Bonus system that rewards performance
- Possibility for flexible work arrangements
