Mechanical Engineer now sought for a direct hire opportunity located in Palo Alto, CA. This candidate is responsible for developing mechanical engineering requirements and solutions in a hospital environment. You will be performing a variety of engineering duties to support the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care. This requirement is for on-site (not remote) work at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System. Our client is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Plan and evaluate new projects and coordinate with other disciplines to determine design requirements
- Develop conceptual solutions to problems with detailed designs, assist in the execution of projects within defined design and cost parameters, and present to teams and clients
- Assess the impact of standard exceptions to established engineering principles and practices and conceptualize acceptable design exceptions and mitigation strategies, as necessary, to meet customer needs
- Act as subject matter expert in designing and submitting engineering plans, calculations, and drawings to a public authority for approval, or seal engineering work for public and private clients
- Perform and evaluate engineering economic analyses and evaluate proper systems to meet scope requirements
- Verify the adequacy of building systems related to their respective disciplines Interpret/coordinate/apply/communicate the Architectural/Engineering plans and specifications, laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to healthcare design
- Assist in the development of plans for accomplishing business objectives and implementing quality initiatives, including assisting in the formulation and establishment of policies, standards, guidelines, and priorities for team operations
- Develop the design and monitor the budget and schedule for assigned projects and have responsibility for the project from initial scoping through construction support
- Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) packages that clearly define the work, are biddable, and emphasize context sensitivity, safety, and constructability
- Identify appropriate bid items, perform quantity computations for all facets of healthcare facility design, and develop summary tables for project plans and price estimates for all work items for assigned projects
- Prepare appropriate design documentation and provide quality control reviews on PS&Es prepared by other designers
