Mechanical Project Engineer - Dewberry

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to work in our Boston, Massachusetts office to support our growing Boston practice and to support various offices throughout the Northeast region. We are seeking a client focused, passionate, and self-driven individual to support project execution activities associated with design and construction of MEP projects. This position will be based out of the Boston, MA office and may involve some travel to project sites throughout the Northeast.

The Mechanical Project Engineer position will be responsible for supporting design-build and design-bid-build projects. This includes design and/or construction for facility type projects, as well as providing strong technical support to PMs on their projects. Typical projects may include renovation of existing facility building systems, public facilities, and transit stations, including mechanical and plumbing systems. Projects may also include site civil, tenant improvements and coordination of other trades. Projects will typically be for both public and private clients, including but not limited to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) or Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) projects.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for multiple projects related to facilities or other mechanical engineering related projects.
• Responsible for project delivery and technical quality associated with each project.
• Assigns tasks to engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.
• Plans and coordinates all aspects of work and performs analysis and design.
• Prepares scope, budgets, and schedules for assignments. 
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Mechanical Professional Engineering license is required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the design and/or construction of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• A working knowledge of International Building Code (IBC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and applicability to public facilities.
• Proficient with computers applications, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality assurance/ quality control and risk management.
• Strong technical experience in the design and/or construction of mechanical and plumbing systems.
• An ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferences:

• A master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with MBTA policies and procedures related to safety and access requirements.
• Experience with MassDOT, MBTA or NAVFAC facilities is a plus.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.