Mechanical Engineer 3
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ASSIGNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.
Assesses and proposes resource needs for scoping (preliminary engineering and design), design and construction oversight.
Reviews and determines project requirements with scoping results.
Coordinates and participates in project kick-off meetings to discuss necessary resources and review project requirements.
Interprets program, and project requirements by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
Identifies engineering problems and ensures solutions are implemented.
Facilitates across all disciplines for project scope refinement and associated preliminary engineering.
Facilitates the completion of project cost estimates.
Evaluates scoping and design schedules while monitoring project progress to coordinate activities and resolve problems.
Evaluates design quality through technical review of project design, specifications, plan and schedule, and recommending actions to assure minimal design modifications during construction.
Coordinates technical and design support requests as needed during the construction phase.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes project issues and trends to recommend actions.
Prepares project statements of works, progress reports, technical reports, evaluations, and other documents as required.
Acts as a central coordinator, facilitator and resolver for all technical aspects of a project.
Performs design of mechanical systems for in-house projects, as well as performs review of contracted out design.
Applies technical expertise in mechanical site and building systems, including water wells/utility service, sanitary sewer, plumbing, compressed air, fire protection (detection/suppression), heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC), radon mitigation, diesel & propane engine generators (EG) and fuel tanks, and lifts, hoists, & cranes.
Acts as the technical point of contact and liaison with Project Managers, A&Es (Architect & Engineering) contractors; Design-Build and Progressive Design Build teams.
Recommends and implements modifications to mechanical systems and equipment specifications, standards, new designs, and/or replacements or upgrade of equipment and projects when needed to improve reliability, performance, safety aligning with industry standards.
Lead engineer to perform design, design oversight; provide engineering support during construction of various mechanical facilities and system.
Serves as an expert advisor or consultant to other engineers and technical personnel in resolving difficult design, construction, operational or maintenance problems involving facilities and facility mechanical systems.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or a directly related field is required
10 years of engineering experience is required.
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission systems is required.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Experience with codes & standards (NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, UPC)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, Blue Beam, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
PE License
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Note: All official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.
Assesses and proposes resource needs for scoping (preliminary engineering and design), design and construction oversight.
Reviews and determines project requirements with scoping results.
Coordinates and participates in project kick-off meetings to discuss necessary resources and review project requirements.
Interprets program, and project requirements by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
Identifies engineering problems and ensures solutions are implemented.
Facilitates across all disciplines for project scope refinement and associated preliminary engineering.
Facilitates the completion of project cost estimates.
Evaluates scoping and design schedules while monitoring project progress to coordinate activities and resolve problems.
Evaluates design quality through technical review of project design, specifications, plan and schedule, and recommending actions to assure minimal design modifications during construction.
Coordinates technical and design support requests as needed during the construction phase.
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes project issues and trends to recommend actions.
Prepares project statements of works, progress reports, technical reports, evaluations, and other documents as required.
Acts as a central coordinator, facilitator and resolver for all technical aspects of a project.
Performs design of mechanical systems for in-house projects, as well as performs review of contracted out design.
Applies technical expertise in mechanical site and building systems, including water wells/utility service, sanitary sewer, plumbing, compressed air, fire protection (detection/suppression), heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC), radon mitigation, diesel & propane engine generators (EG) and fuel tanks, and lifts, hoists, & cranes.
Acts as the technical point of contact and liaison with Project Managers, A&Es (Architect & Engineering) contractors; Design-Build and Progressive Design Build teams.
Recommends and implements modifications to mechanical systems and equipment specifications, standards, new designs, and/or replacements or upgrade of equipment and projects when needed to improve reliability, performance, safety aligning with industry standards.
Lead engineer to perform design, design oversight; provide engineering support during construction of various mechanical facilities and system.
Serves as an expert advisor or consultant to other engineers and technical personnel in resolving difficult design, construction, operational or maintenance problems involving facilities and facility mechanical systems.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (from an ABET accredited school), Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or a directly related field is required
10 years of engineering experience is required.
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principals, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission systems is required.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Experience with codes & standards (NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, UPC)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software including Word, Blue Beam, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
PE License
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
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