Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: Columbus OH

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00$61.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 1015% travel on an expense basis
• 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 leads a cross-functional team to execute substation transmission line and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout.

• 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 that are 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 and 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.

• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Consulting experience preferred.

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred); OR
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred); OR
• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred).

• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Bachelors Degree pathway; OR minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience (consulting preferred) with a Masters Degree pathway.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering architecture and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City Missouri and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally the firm employs more than 14500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned the organization a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams span civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals who engage with complex consequential and often one-of-a-kind infrastructure projects.

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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