Mechanical Engineer III - Refrigeration

POSITION SPECIFICATION Position: Mechanical Engineer III Department: Manufacturing (MFG) Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager, MFG COMPANY BACKGROUND KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com . POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Mechanical Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed - both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly and frequently, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers. This Mechanical Engineer III will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior differentiators. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: - Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure code compliance and proper application of Thermodynamic Principles (e.g., HVAC Engineering and Design, load/energy modeling calculations, etc.). - Design, install, and maintain refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration and associated ventilation equipment. - Serve as the refrigeration lead and/or project manager to ensure design criteria, budgets, and schedules meet or exceed client expectations. - Works within Revit and other design/drafting software to assist in producing drawings, schedules and details. - Coordination with other disciplines (electrical, controls, structural, commissioning) to ensure a successful project. - Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.. - Perform engineering calculations. - Develops budgets and estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope. - May serve as project manager for complete projects as assigned, overseeing a project team. - Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned. - Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines. - Construction administration - leads and attends meetings, reviews change orders, responds to RFI's. - Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and presenting to prospective customers, etc. - May represent KFI at conferences, customer events, and through membership in industry associations. - Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelors' degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, related degree. Minimum of 7 years' Mechanical Engineering experience following graduation. Minimum of 5+ years of