MEP Project Engineer

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PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and design services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1200 employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people! 

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SUMMARY

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is looking to hire a Registered Professional Engineer to support Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) assessments of commercial properties across the country. This position is responsible for self-performing MEP and Fire Life Safety (FLS) system assessments as part of our Integrated Facilities Solutions team at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. This position is expected to contribute primarily to two of our service offerings:

• Equity-Level Property and Facility Condition Assessments (PCAs and FCAs)
• Asset Data Collection & Management (ADC&M)

Additional work may include expanded MEP/FLS specialist consulting service offerings, such as energy efficiency consulting and audits, indoor air quality assessments, or other client needs.

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

Self-performs MEP/FLS assessments and prepares the associated reports, inventoried asset datasets, cost tables, and other deliverables. The scope of MEP/FLS assessments may consist of:

• Self-perform site visit(s) consisting of a "walkthrough" survey focusing on major MEP/FLS areas, and representative observation of accessible tenant spaces, common areas, roofs, sitework, etc., in order to provide:
  • A detailed report narrative describing the existing systems installed, including an analysis of the existing conditions, significant deficiencies, and/or evidence of deferred maintenance.
  • A photo log appendix to show a general overview of systems, equipment, and observed conditions.
  • An equipment inventory list for main MEP system equipment and key asset data information, such as manufacturer, model and serial numbers, manufacture data, and capacity sizes.
  • Associated opinions of cost to address any observed building deficiencies and/or deferred maintenance in the immediate and short-term, as well as over a reserve period by analyzing the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of the systems and equipment.
• Conduct visual assessment of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and evaluate the general quality, condition, level of maintenance, and capacity of existing systems.
  • Including review of setpoints, schedules, and system capabilities of existing building automation systems (BAS) and/or central HVAC control systems, as applicable.
• Conduct visual assessment of major electrical systems, such as service entrance equipment (e.g., switchgear, transformers, etc.), sub-distribution equipment (e.g., panelboards, motor control centers, etc.), interior and exterior lighting systems, and emergency back-up power equipment (e.g., generators, uninterruptible power supply, etc.).
• Conduct visual assessment of plumbing systems including domestic supply, waste, and vent piping, as well as plumbing fixtures, water heating equipment, and any pumps.
• Conduct visual assessment of fire protection and life safety systems including fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, smoke evacuation equipment, and other notification systems.
• In order to better comprehend the condition of the building and its MEP/FLS systems:
  • Conduct in-depth interviews with property owners, management personnel, facility engineers, third-party service providers, and local government officials to develop an understanding of current facility operations, conditions, historic repairs/replacements, and/or any planned or on-going major capital improvement projects.
  • Conduct in-depth review of available construction documents, as-built drawings, system sequences of operation, equipment specifications, repair/improvement cost information, maintenance reports and logs, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, etc.
• Communicate with clients and management to discuss and develop solutions to recognized MEP/FLS system concerns, as well as customized consulting solutions and capital planning for clients; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• Some project overview supervision when assisting with large scale projects where responsibilities may include:
  • Developing and updating no-code software field data collection tools.
  • Training the field survey team via webinars and/or in-person on-site.
  • Compiling and performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) tasks to ensure consistent databases and other deliverables; and
  • Working with clients to verify the databases and other deliverables meet their expectations

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) or higher in engineering, architectural, or other building related degree program.
• Entry-level or experienced role with a solid understanding of all major MEP/FLS systems and associated equipment needed.
• Desirable, but not required include:
  • Engineering & Business: FE/EIT, PE, PMP, CBCP
  • Facility Management: FMP, CFM
  • Cost Estimation: CCP, CEP
  • Energy: CEM, CEA, CMVP
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities, as previously listed, satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Effectively present information and produce high quality deliverables.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles, and the ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages and discounts.
• Capable of developing cost estimates for common equipment repairs and replacements.
• Detail-oriented focus for QA/QC tasks in working with large datasets of property and equipment information to ensure consistency across all deliverables.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. The position requires simultaneously managing electronic deliverables for several ongoing assignments.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software - i.e., Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word for writing property condition reports, Excel for cost estimating and data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations and training, etc.
• Experience using no-code software solutions, such as Fulcrum and ESRI based technology, as well as Microsoft Power BI, are additional desired skills/abilities.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
• Proficient with standard business applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires the ability to climb a ladder

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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