Mechanical Project Engineer

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.

Project Management

• Ability to engineer and deliver projects from $20 million to in excess of $100 million.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple practices across HOK’s organization.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form, with an understanding of industry communication protocols.
• Set, monitor and deliver to budgets.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to understand multi-disciplinary coordination issues.
• Ability to teach and mentor others.

Technical

• Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.
• Familiar with current sustainable technologies applicable to mechanical engineering.
• Proficient with Revit.
• Natural ventilation design experience is a plus.

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree, Master’s degree is a plus.
• Licensed PE.
• NCEES record allowing registration in any state if not licensed in Texas.
• At least 5 years of project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with at least one completed high profile project included in the mix.
• LEED Green Associate accreditation preferred.
• Experience with science & technology projects.
• Track record of recent successful major projects over $50 million.
• Experience in leading or working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings.
• Engineering design and analysis of mechanical air and piping systems for large complex buildings.
• Experience with large central plants and a variety of chiller and boiler types and configurations.
• Experience with DDC controls.
• Experience with complex analysis tools and energy modeling for mechanical design.
• Experience in calculating, sizing, and specifying complex mechanical systems and mechanical equipment including AHUs, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, and fans.
• Experience with heat gain calculations for spaces and detailed engineering of mechanical systems for a variety of uses.
• Experience with energy modeling for LEED credits and code compliance.
• Experience with engineering of chilled beam systems, radiant systems, micro-climates, and underfloor air systems.
• Experience with specification editing for project-specific requirements.
• Experience with construction administration and commissioning phases, particularly problem analysis and solutions, on both large and small jobs.
• Experience with Thermal Comfort Modeling is a plus.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace.  HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.