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About the Role

Project Engineers are responsible for the successful delivery of small to medium size building projects, or working as part of a large team responsible for an area on major projects, including developing concepts and producing the design.

Responsibilities

• Improves engineering design and design processes in a particular discipline.
• Identifies new trends in Engineering design and their application to projects.
• Manages projects and leads technical improvement initiatives, dedicating 10% of time.
• Estimates project manpower, manages project communications, monitors budgets, organizes deliverables, and sets project standards.
• Develops typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Stays updated on industry and technology changes, recommending appropriate changes in approach and services.
• Improves analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Manages project engineering for small to medium sized projects (less than $80m) from concept through commissioning, dedicating 90% of time.
• Manages project engineering for segments of large projects (over $100m), supporting a Senior Project Engineer.
• Provides design inputs and reviews for other engineers' projects.
• Attends client meetings and promotes positive client contact.
• Participates as a team member, contributing ideas and solutions, and leading where appropriate.
• Performs site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation and to document/evaluate existing systems.
• Visits project sites during construction for reviews of quality, progress, and compliance.
• Conducts project reviews at all stages of design.
• Ensures quality and timely delivery of projects within budget.
• Seeks input from senior staff on technical matters to improve projects.
• Supports business development as needed, including writing project descriptions, presenting work, and preparing fee estimates.
• Collaborates with architects on concepts for project competitions.
• Contributes to the efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline.
• Ensures quality of design solutions, focusing on integration, unique solutions, sustainability, and peer recognition.
• Produces high-quality work, measured by completeness, absence of change orders, and client satisfaction.
• Fosters cohesiveness within the discipline team through work sharing, consistent quality, and effective communication.
• Contributes to client repeat business and new work acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed PE if MEP Engineer.
• Licensed SE if Structural Engineer in states with SE license, PE or CE / PE in other states.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Experience in delivering projects over $20m and up to $80m in construction value.
• 5 years project engineering experience, from design development to opening, with one completed high profile project.
• Experience working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings is a plus.
• Experience with potential project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors is a plus.
• Mechanical: Experience with complex analysis tools and energy modeling for mechanical design.
• Mechanical: Experience in calculating, sizing, and specifying mechanical equipment including AHU’s, pumps, and fans.
• Mechanical: Experience with heat gain calculations for spaces for energy modeling and detailed engineering of mechanical systems.
• Mechanical: Experience with specification editing and construction phases.
• Mechanical: Experience with engineering of chilled beam systems, radiant systems, micro-climates, and under floor air a plus.
• Electrical: Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Electrical: Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls and commissioning, central plants, multi-emergency generator systems, and mission critical buildings a plus.
• Structural: Experience with complex analysis tools for Structural design.
• Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Mechanical: Design of mechanical air and piping systems for small complex buildings or areas or systems of larger buildings.
• Electrical: Design of medium, and low voltage systems.
• Electrical: Design of electrical systems for small complex buildings.
• Electrical: Design of Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems for small complex buildings.
• Structural: Design of structural systems for small complex buildings.
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Job duties and requirements may be altered or supplemented at the sole discretion of HOK.

Skills

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Complex analysis tools
• Energy modeling
• Mechanical equipment calculation, sizing, and specification
• Heat gain calculations
• Specification editing
• Chilled beam systems
• Radiant systems
• Micro-climates
• Under floor air
• Medium voltage systems
• Low voltage systems
• Fire Alarm systems
• Life Safety systems
• Structural systems design

Work Type

• Hybrid work environment
• Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays

Experience Level

• 5 years project engineering experience

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree
• Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed PE
• Licensed SE
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(K) savings plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short-term disability benefits
• Long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
• Retirement planning guidance
• Financial support for licensure exams
• Study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

About the Company

• HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face critical challenges.
• HOK is dedicated to improving people's lives, serving clients, and healing the planet.
• HOK cultivates a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science.
• HOK blends the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
• HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth.
• HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop, and utilize skills.

Equal Opportunity

• HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.