Michael Baker International Hiring for Mechanical Associate I Job at Linthicum, MD Full Time

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).

Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.

Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

AVIATION PRACTICE

From airport master plan development to new runway design, Michael Baker International knows the business of airports – from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call “extension of staff” to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker’s award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Associate I to join our Baltimore, MD team. The Mechanical Associate shall be able to develop construction plans including HVAC and plumbing drawings and details, construction specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of new and renovation type projects. Experience with transportation infrastructure facilities, including airports, transit, and port facilities, is a plus.

Design requirements will include all types of HVAC and plumbing systems. The selected candidate will work with the current Senior Mechanical staff and will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and other building systems engineers.

The successful candidate is a responsible and accountable professional and will have creative solution-finding, organizational, and time management skills, a passion for solving complex design problems, a track record of producing projects on time and on budget, high standards for quality and performance, and thorough understanding of design and construction processes related to building and site mechanical design and engineering.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:

Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to complete construction drawings.

Assist with the preparation of designs, design calculations, producing BIM models and construction drawings for a variety of clients, including aviation-related projects.

Perform design work under minimum supervision.

Checks drawings to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards.

Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes and reports.

Prepares clear, complete and accurate working plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough or detailed sketches, electronic databases, or written or verbal instructions.

Check detail drawings to assure compliance with engineering codes and drafting standards

Front-facing to clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactory customer service. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.

Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.

Complete design tasks by detailing the scope of work, conducting the analysis, inspecting the site, reviewing the requirements to assure the quality of the assigned task.

Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.

Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry design criteria and standards.

Perform quality control procedures such as reviewing project deliverables prior to client submissions.

Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.

Edit and review technical specifications and prepare a written narrative as part of the project deliverables.

Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFI’s, and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.

Perform activities and produce documentation associated with design, construction, and contract documents, including products and systems research, code analysis, calculations, life cycle cost analysis, energy modeling, studies, field documentation, reports, drawings, specifications, and design analysis.

Maintain proficiency in computer software related to the practice of mechanical engineering.

Travel occasionally as required, for project meetings and on-site work.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

0-2 years of mechanical engineering experience

E.I.T. is preferred

Experience in mechanical design for a variety of transportation infrastructure type projects, airports, transit, and port experience a plus

Additional certifications are a plus

Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to effectively interface and communicate with team members, customers, subcontractors, and vendors

Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects

Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise

Ability to manage working on multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines

Complete work in efficient and accurate manner

Availability to occasionally travel to project locations

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams and Outlook) and PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam

Knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria

Knowledge of Trane Trace 3D Plus or other HVAC load calculation software

Knowledge of fire protection design

LEED accreditation a plus

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $56,886 – $118,527. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.