We are currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team in Texas. As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of building projects, or working as part of a large team responsible for an area on major projects, including developing concepts and producing the design.
HOK’s culture is rooted in design and technical excellence. This is where great engineering lives. For over 50 years, we have delivered exceptional design with our architectural partners at HOK and other outstanding practices. We enjoy the challenge of engineering complex projects and succeed by finding creative, integrated solutions to unprecedented design criteria. We have a collaborative, interdisciplinary engineering group that works closely across our regional studios.
You can learn more about HOK’s Engineering practice here: https://www.hok.com/presentation/hok-engineering/.
Strategic
Looks for ways to improve Mechanical Engineering design and design processes. Looks for new trends in Mechanical Engineering design and how to apply them to our projects. Able to guide the development of Revit tools to improve productivity.Project Management and Technical Improvement
10% time devoted to project M=management and technical improvement initiatives. Project Management tasks shall include project manpower estimates, project communications, budget monitoring and inputs, organizing deliverables, and setting project standards for delivery. Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team. Keep abreast of industry and technology changes and trends, and recommend changes in approach and services as appropriate. Improve analytic processes and documentation, identifying both common and critical solutions. Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.Projects
90% time devoted to the engineering of projects, particularly large or complex projects. Responsible for the project engineering of projects from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning. Responsible for the project engineering of segments of projects, supporting a Senior Project Engineer. Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineer’s projects. Attend meetings with clients and promote positive client contact with current or prospective clients. Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and possible solutions, and leading on issues where appropriate. Perform site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation, and to document and evaluate existing systems. Visit project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance with specifications and standards. Project reviews at all stages of design. Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the projects to budget. Seek input from more senior staff on technical matters to improve the overall project. Mentor of junior engineering staff on projects.Business Development
As needed, provide support to business development, including write-up of key aspects of projects and presentation of work at industry events, and prepare fee estimates and assumptions for Mechanical Engineering on potential projects.Performance measured on project results
Efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline in that office or region and its contributions to firm-wide success. Quality of design solutions, as measured by level of integration, unique solutions, achieving high sustainability goals, and recognition of excellence by peers. The quality of work produced, as measured by completeness of design, absence of change orders, and client satisfaction. Cohesiveness of the discipline team, as evidenced by ease and amount of work share, consistency of quality and delivery tools and standards, including drawings and specifications, and team communication. Client repeat business. Contributions to bringing in new work.