MECHANICAL ENGINEER II

 

Competitive

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for providing advanced professional engineering services to support the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure and facilities for the Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP). An employee in this class applies mechanical engineering principles and advanced technical skills to evaluate, design, and implement solutions for complex mechanical systems, including pumping, piping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), and other process equipment. The incumbent performs detailed engineering analyses, develops cost-effective designs, and ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards.

This position involves leading efforts to identify and resolve mechanical system issues, preparing technical specifications for capital projects, and providing quality assurance and oversight during construction or repair phases as a departmental representative. The Mechanical Engineer II may supervise subordinate staff, manage workload evaluations, and ensure the technical accuracy of project deliverables. Supervision is received from an administrative or technical supervisor, with considerable leeway allowed in the application of engineering principles and in making recommendations for solving complex problems. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Conducts workload evaluation/management for subordinate staff

Conducts quality assurance/quality control on work performed by subordinate staff

Lead role in developing request for proposals for Department Capital Projects

Applies engineering principals to address and solve problems concerning mechanical systems including

pumping, piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, compressors, gear drives and other process equipment and appurtenances, as well as structural and architectural systems

Researches and evaluates equipment and material for its function, usage, condition and repairability

Research literature, manufacturer's applications and design data, and other engineering standards and codes to prepare detailed calculations, designs, drawings, and specifications

Prepares detailed engineering design and specifications which are acceptable for the governmental competitive bidding process; prepares cost estimates as necessary

Reviews shop drawings, specifications, operating manuals and other submittals by contractors or consultants for conformance with mechanical requirements, design standards and engineering principles

Provides consultation and review to contractors and/or subcontractors, during the construction, installation, or repair phases of mechanical systems

Obtains field measurements and data necessary to perform designs and evaluations

Assists with the procurement and purchase of equipment and materials necessary for maintenance, repair, construction, or system upgrades

Inspects, tests, and performs quality control for mechanical construction or repair using basic engineering principles and practices

Assists construction inspectors with field studies and reviews as needed

Assists maintenance staff on complex mechanical trouble shooting for repair and maintenance guidance

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of mechanical engineering

Thorough knowledge of mechanical components, including the analysis and design of mechanical devices

Thorough knowledge of stress analysis in mechanical components including static and dynamic stress analysis

Thorough knowledge of the mechanics of fluids including fluid statics and the concepts of fluid motion and energy determination science for fluid systems

Thorough knowledge of thermodynamics and its implications in mechanical engineering.

Thorough knowledge of vibration theory and controls

Good knowledge of codes and design standards as they relate to the area of assignment.

Working knowledge of structural design

Ability to convert design layouts to assembly drawings

Ability to inspect construction and renovations to determine its engineering integrity

Ability to use computers in engineering technology applications

Ability to work with contractors and consultants in a professional and effective manner

Ability to solve hydraulic and pneumatic power system problems

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to prepare reports/specifications for capital projects.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or civil engineering, and six (6) years of professional engineering work, or its part time equivalent; or,
  2. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or civil engineering, four (4) years of professional engineering work experience and two (2) years of project management experience, or its part time equivalent; or,
  3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

 

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) within 12 months of Appointment.

 

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