Mechanical Engineer

Overview:Reporting to Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support for the department. Processing incoming jobs from sales & estimating. Initiate and process Novia job submittals & support engineering and sales on all initiatives pertaining to our business.Essential Duties including, but not limited to:

Design and detail vibration-isolation roof curbs, rails, bases, for ability to resist seismic, wind, and dead-combined loading.
Perform seismic and wind load force calculations for mechanical and electrical components and distributed systems.
Create bracing plans and installation tie-down details for electrical and mechanical components and for distributed systems.
Design and detail structural steel rails and bases for point support on vibration-isolation devices with and without supplemental seismic and wind load bracing or reinforcement.
Design and detail vibration-isolation systems for rotating and reciprocating equipment per specification requirements, ASHREA recommendations, and industry standards.
Submit design for review by in house & consulting PE in the state in which the project is located.
Interpret and apply state, federal, and international building code for wind load, seismic load, snow load, and dead load requirements as they apply to the attachment of non-structural building components.
Interpret and apply structural steel and attachment requirements per the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Manual of Steel construction, American Concrete Institute, National Design Standards for Wood Construction, etc.
Provide individual guidance to project engineers of record.
Support customers by fielding technical questions and providing solutions.
Assist outside sales personnel with acquiring and managing project related information.
Work closely with sales and operations teams to ensure milestones are met and projects remain on schedule.
Perform data entry when jobs are created, completed, or changed.
Maintain engineering inbox database and perform follow-up activities.
Assist sales team with generating market information and developing presentations.
Communicate effectively with customers and personnel.
3D modeling of Novia products.
Finite element analysis using RAM Elements, SolidWorks and Autopipe.

Qualifications:

Engineering degree required, will get job specific training for position.
2 or more years of experience in vibration isolation, equipment manufacturing & engineering, and/or industrial construction.
Detail oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task within a team-oriented environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Friendly and well spoken.
Strong computer skills including primarily AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam PDF, email, and data entry.
Prefer experience or willing to learn SolidWorks, PowerPoint, RAM Elements & Autopipe.
Must be able to work under time pressures, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Read and interpret building plans & specifications.