Mechanical Systems Design Expert

6 days ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. Full time
Overview

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc. is a leading architectural engineering consulting firm dedicated to helping build strong communities through educational opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for this role will be commensurate with experience, including an excellent benefit package.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer at GMB, you will play a key role in providing expertise and leadership in the technical aspects of mechanical project design, including code compliance, specifications, system integration, and constructability.

  • Participate in project team meetings and attend construction meetings with the client and project manager.
  • Build collaborative professional working relationships with various disciplines.
  • Prepare building models, detailed construction documents, construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, and specifications.
  • Develop expertise in a wide variety of complex and high-efficiency mechanical systems.
  • Regularly communicate with Project Managers and team members to understand any changes to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Create and maintain a positive relationship of trust with Clients regarding your area of expertise.
Required Skills and Qualifications

For this role, we are seeking someone with advanced knowledge who uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, guiding and supporting more junior teammates performing related tasks.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • 10+ years relevant experience in mechanical system design.
  • Experience coordinating work with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the creation and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, mechanical standards, regulations, and building codes.
  • Ability to successfully prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Pursuing licensure or licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred.

Comfortable communicating professionally with internal and external customers across all levels of an organization.

Demonstrated passion for the field of mechanical engineering and architectural engineering consulting.

Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

We're an employee-owned company, where 100% of ownership is held by employees. This means that our creativity, skills, and expertise have a direct impact on our value and growth.

Our inclusive, people-first culture encourages teams to collaborate, communicate, and find fulfillment personally and professionally, regardless of location or schedule.

We operate like a network of teams that come together around specific goals working toward our overarching purpose.



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