Mechanical Utility Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Ring & DuChateau is seeking a full-time Mechanical Utility Engineer to support our growing utilities team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. You will help design mechanical utility and energy systems for higher education, healthcare, science and technology, commercial, hospitality and public facilities. We welcome recent graduates seeking mentoring and engineers with utility design experience.

In this position you will:

• Support the design of mechanical utility and energy systems, including central heating and cooling plants and steam, hot water and chilled water distribution.


• Perform heating and cooling load, flow, pressure drop and equipment sizing calculations under appropriate technical guidance.


• Prepare system layouts, piping plans, equipment schedules, specifications and construction documents using established design methods.


• Coordinate utility routing, equipment connections and system requirements with civil engineers, designers and other project disciplines.


• Participate in project meetings, site visits and existing system assessments; communicate with clients and contractors as appropriate.


• Assist with construction administration, including review of submittals, responses to field questions and site observations.


• Support project scope development, proposals and client service as experience grows; incorporate technical review and feedback into your work.

In this position you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent qualifications appropriate to the engineering track.


• Recent graduates and experienced engineers are encouraged to apply; FE/EIT certification and progression toward PE licensure are encouraged.


• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and complete defined assignments.


• Ability to travel for project meetings, client consultations and site visits, including overnight travel as needed.


• Knowledge of mechanical utility systems, heat transfer, fluid flow and piping design; central plant or thermal distribution experience is preferred.


• Apply applicable codes, standards and permitting requirements with guidance from experienced team members.


• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit and engineering calculation tools is preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Build your skills through mentoring, continuing education and collaboration with experienced colleagues in a culture that supports your professional interests and goals.

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