Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: Columbus OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00$61.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days (1st Shift)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 1015% travel on an expense basis; typically one week per month with approximately 3 days onsite. Travel destinations may include Denver Akron and Minneapolis.
• MVR / Driving Required: Yes
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints design factors or client needs. This role is primarily Project Management-focused leading a cross-functional team to execute substation transmission line and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout. The position will oversee 520 projects concurrently of varying sizes and voltages (4kV765kV) and will require strong self-management skills as the hiring manager will not be physically present in the Columbus office every day.

• Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation transmission line and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout.
• Oversee 520 projects concurrently of varying sizes and voltages (4kV765kV).
• Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a projects in-service date.
• Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client.
• Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion.
• Coordinate craft labor resources with client-approved vendors for construction testing and other field activities.
• Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients.
• Lead project meetings with cost schedule real estate environmental construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution.
• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts principles practices codes and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Perform field inspections measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills including AutoCAD BIM (Revit) 3D Rendering Programs hydraulic analysis and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail facilitation team building collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
• Strong self-management skills must be comfortable working independently and coordinating across multiple offices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Field experience and office experience both important.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• T&D engineering experience (overhead transmission lines substation engineering network communications related utility infrastructure).
• Experience managing heavy industrial or large capital projects valued at $5M.
• Consulting engineering experience.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program required.
• *Or* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• *Or* Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (with reduced experience requirement; see Required Experience).
• Any ABET-accredited engineering degree is acceptable per hiring manager guidance.

• 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required with a Bachelors Degree.
• *Or* 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required with a Masters Degree.
• Open to more senior candidates; if a stronger/more senior candidate is identified title alignment and compensation will be considered.

• Background transitioning from design/engineering into project management responsibilities (candidates often transition after approximately 1214 years of experience).
• Experience managing projects valued at $5M (manufacturing backgrounds typically do not align well).
• Direct T&D experience for candidates coming from a Project Management background.

• Primarily office-based in Columbus OH with periodic travel to Denver Akron and Minneapolis (approximately one week per month 3 days onsite).
• Must be comfortable working independently without daily on-site manager presence.
• Driving required; MVR check required.
• Flex scheduling eligible.

• Do not recruit locally from AEP in Columbus.
• Interview process: ideally a one-step virtual interview; a second round may occur if there is uncertainty regarding a candidate. The hiring manager is committed to moving quickly through the hiring process.
• Background check bundle: Burns & McDonnell and/or AZCO/Constructors Standard with MVR.
• Per diem: Not applicable for this role.

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering architecture and construction firm that has been delivering critical infrastructure projects for more than 125 years headquartered in Kansas City Missouri and operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally. With more than 14500 employee-owners and over $7.4 billion in annual revenue the firm serves sectors including energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare and has earned a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams span civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers mechanical engineers and program management professionals who collaborate on complex consequential infrastructure projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy grid infrastructure.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12906 Industry: Engineering

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