Mechanical Engineer (Full-Time) - Special Projects Department

The purpose of this position is to provide Global Innovative Mechanical Engineering Services and to seek bringing forth and establish the cause of Zion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering design and operation analysis/consultation, creating innovative simplified and sustainable solutions, estimating project costs, troubleshooting systems as well as collaborating with and training internal teams, consultants, contractors, etc.

This position requires a strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members to achieve our engineering goals and assist with the management of programs and guidelines.

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in the mechanical engineering disciplines or 10 years of commercial mechanical/HVAC field experience with 5 years of mechanical and plumbing system design

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post education experience practicing mechanical system engineering or pre/post education experience practicing commercial mechanical field experience

• Skill Level: Must be able to perform innovative and forward thinking global engineering, design projects of medium complexity, project cost estimates, meet aggressive schedules and budgets, troubleshoot, track performance, interpret project contracts and consult accordingly, establish vendor relationships, communicate effectively with leaders, managers, clients and consultants using tools such as: Heat Loading Modeling, Microsoft Office, Revit/CAD systems, Bluebeam, Document transfer and management systems, Online conferencing and Cloud based storage servers

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• Assists in providing engineering design and construction support for worldwide projects using local to country engineering

• Research and understand international mechanical and plumbing practices, codes, and products

• Develops building load heatmaps

• Detailed reviews concerning construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications etc.

• Provide mechanical and plumbing cost estimates showing labor and material breakdowns

• Assists in the development, design, and updating of engineering design criteria, guidelines, features, systems, and details based on industry best practice for facilities worldwide

• Assists in identifying, core/guideline training, peer reviewing, and monitoring compliance of outside consultants in the engineering design and construction of facilities worldwide

• Assists in building mechanical, plumbing and building management system designs including system selection and building energy study analysis

• Assists in troubleshooting mechanical systems and providing recommendations for repair for existing facilities worldwide

• Assists in programming and making recommendations for building and mechanical management system controls and sequence of operations

• Review contractor provided mechanical and plumbing costs associated with projects

• Analyze and report building management system operations and corrections

• Assists in energy conservation initiatives and coordination with international requirements with local consulting experts and identify potential rebates

• Conducts meeting presentations clarifying mechanical opportunities

• Engineer new mechanical initiatives that will reduce costs and complexities

• Establish working relationships with mechanical suppliers and manufacturer representatives

• Understand legal contract documents and provide support to managers accordingly

• Perform and review mechanical system calculations for heating and cooling loads, equipment capacity, duct and pipe sizing methods, etc.

• Analyze and report on building management system analytics

• Engineer energy conservation options

• Global Travel

• Site observations and reporting

• Review mechanical and plumbing systems in accordance with project required codes and verify consultants are implementing best practices

• Review mechanical and plumbing coordination with other disciplines

• Leads committees and initiatives when asked

• Assures continuous expertise in engineering codes, standards, and practices by attending seminars, reading current technical literature, and subscribing to and studying trade journals, newsletters and UMC/IMC and IPC code update classes, ect.

• Lead engineering related trainings

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.