Actalent - Cincinnati, OH
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a large Mechanical Contractor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position offers the flexibility to work from the Cincinnati headquarters or from satellite offices located in Columbus, Dayton, or Lexington. The primary focus of this role is to provide engineering solutions for various projects, primarily within chemical manufacturing plants, but also extending to hospitals, data centers, and other large commercial buildings. The Mechanical Contractor is well-established, with a strong presence in the region and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering services. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for attending client sites once a week for day trips. During these visits, you will conduct walkthroughs of the facilities with the client's project management team to understand their needs and provide expert advice on potential engineering solutions. Your role will not involve pricing or designing the projects; instead, you will focus on client interactions, developing proposals, and maintaining relationships with existing customers. This position may also involve some project management tasks, both internally and externally, ensuring that client expectations are met and that projects are executed smoothly. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, you will participate in company meetings to discuss ongoing projects, corporate issues, budget plans, and marketing strategies. You will engineer retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical projects, prepare timely engineering reports, and collaborate with project managers to follow up on the status of engineered work. Your ability to identify problems on job sites, gather information, and propose solutions will be crucial to your success in this role. You will also assist service technicians with job site issues and gather client feedback during and after project completion, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Attend client sites once a week for day trips to provide engineering solutions.
- Conduct walkthroughs of facilities with the client's project management team.
- Develop proposals based on client needs and project requirements.
- Maintain relationships with existing customers and collaborate with project managers.
- Engineer retrofit, repair, and replacement mechanical projects.
- Prepare engineering reports in a timely manner.
- Participate in company meetings to discuss work in progress and corporate issues.
- Identify problems on job sites and propose solutions.
- Assist service technicians with job site problems.
- Gather client feedback during and after project completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of on-the-job engineering experience in relevant roles.
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, including chill water and hot water systems.
