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CDM Smith Inc. | NLX | Dice.com
Mechanical Engineer 7
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$99,881 / year median in New Jersey
-5% projected decline
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Mechanical Engineer 7
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at CDM Smith you will help deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for critical water infrastructure projects. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead and manage the planning, study, and design of mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and related infrastructure. As part of a firm known for delivering legendary client service, smart environmental solutions, and technical excellence, you will have the opportunity to work on complex projects that address some of today's most important water challenges while shaping resilient systems for the future.
At CDM Smith, we are invested in your success. We offer flexible work options that allow our employees to meet their professional and personal needs while building rewarding careers in a collaborative and innovative environment.
At CDM Smith, we are invested in your success. We offer flexible work options that allow our employees to meet their professional and personal needs while building rewarding careers in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Provides technical leadership to teams creating mechanical engineering designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs.
- Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
- Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
- Updates design requirements as necessary.
- Contributes to the firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical design documentation for new and special case designs and studies.
- Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
- Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
- Reviews draft proposals for adnce to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
- Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
- Attends conferences, symposia, etc.
- to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
- Collaborates with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and provides updates to project management as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
- Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.#LI-hybrid#LI-LH1Skills & Abilities
- Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD), including 3D and 4D software and best practices.
- Expert knowledge of engineering design principles.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and related tools).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, architectural, or chemical engineering, or in engineering technology or a related discipline.
- Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 12 years of related experience.
- Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Travel (domestic and/or international) may be required depending on the role's specific duties, responsibilities, and workload. Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) desired.
- Proficiency with HVAC load calculation tools (e.