Job Description:

Design Engineer

Job Locations

US-MD-Sparks

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring company that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our people have freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Because life's more fun when you own it.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

KCI Benefits Guide 2021

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Technical lead on projects - retail, fitout, commercial office, self-storage, central plant, new construction, renovations, feasibility studies, energy savings projects, LEED projects, private and government projects.
• Proficient technical knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems: RTUs, DX splits, heat pumps, VRF, VAV AHUs, DOAS units, chilled water, hot water systems, condenser water systems, HVAC controls, rough order of magnitude cost estimating, building codes and standards


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Manage and grow client base


• Develop project scopes of work and proposals, review contracts, manage subconsultants


• Guide junior engineers and check work, execute higher level mechanical engineering design on projects (approximately 30% of project work) - Masterspec specifications editing, mechanical system selection and layout, drawing general and keyed notes


• Coordinate with KCI internal disciplines (e.g. structural, electrical) and external disciplines


• Manage project cost budgets and scopes of work, be accountable for financial goals, develop and be accountable for meeting project schedules, participate in mechanical group work load planning, review/track project invoicing.


• Use of Carrier HAP, Bluebeam, Excel, Word, Smartsheets, cloud-based OneDrive file sharing, majority of projects use Revit


• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.


• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of design experience required.


• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program


• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence


• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures


• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements


• Complete other duties as required/assigned


• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)


• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks


• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope


• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required


• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters


• Compare field data to base plan


• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed


• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval


• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval


• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job


• Review and approve shop drawings

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.