Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANY Since 1981, ME&E Engineering has had a long, stable history serving communities in the Four Corners region of the United States. Based in Durango, we are a small company that focuses primarily on public spaces, from schools to parks to community centers to governmental buildings. In our effort to best serve our clients, ME&E knows that our team members are our most important asset. We recognize and reward our team members because they perform at their highest level. In support of our team, we create a culture that values mentoring, collaboration, transparency, and open communication. Our teammates are talented, focused, precise, honest, and hardworking. ME&E strives to constantly improve - to be a company where all employees freely express their ideas about how to improve client services and internal operations and put those ideas into action. Durango is a small friendly town, where we enjoy the great outdoor activities the region offers - mountain biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, ice climbing, and more. JOB DESCRIPTION This position will join our team of mechanical engineers. The engineer will be responsible for design and drafting of at least one of CSI Divisions 21-23, preference for candidates who are proficient in multiple disciplines or are willing to become proficient in multiple disciplines. Designers may be able to support the drafting efforts, but the engineer needs to be able to complete their own designs in Revit. The engineer will also need to do fixture and equipment selections, communicate with manufacturers and reps, edit specifications, complete construction observations, and other tasks appropriate to the person's training. The engineer will have to be capable of both giving direction and taking direction depending on each project's needs. Our team is very collaborative internally between design disciplines and with our clients. This position will need to have strong communication skills in writing, in person, and on video conferencing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Draft fire protection, plumbing, and HVAC systems Full engineering design in compliance with applicable codes and standards Create written design narratives and construction reports Participate in site inspections of existing conditions for remodels and of new construction Attend design coordination meetings both in-person and virtually Coordinate with other disciplines both in and out of our office Perform construction administration tasks on projects such as submittal review and responding to RFI's Be responsible for completing continuing education requirements as required to maintain licensure Assist in other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Current mechanical PE Licensure within a US State with the ability to obtain a license in all Four-Corners states (CO, NM, AZ, and UT) Work experience: 4 or more years of experience working as an MEP engineer Experience using Revit, Trane Trace3D or equal, and Bluebeam Revu Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Desire to learn and grow as an engineer and a professional Previous work experience that reflects professionalism, quality work ethic, and customer service Because many of our clients require us to do so, upon a conditional offer of employment, ME&E will conduct a background check PAY $75k-$105, dependent upon experience BENEFITS Health insurance with 100% of the premium paid for by ME&E Three weeks PTO per year, plus holidays Year-end bonus based on both company and employee performance Our work schedule is four 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and then a 4-hour day on Fridays where we are off at noon to maximize our weekends ME&E will pay for trainings and certifications beyond a P.E. license such as becoming a Certified Energy Auditor, etc Opportunity to have a flexible work environment with the ability to work from home after a trial period of 6-months to 1-year, as determined by management