Company Summary:

Primus is the premier provider of design construction services in the cold storage, manufacturing and sterilization industries. Our clients achieve new levels of success because of our innovative thinking, collaborative approach and our grit. You can see it in our results and feel it when you work with us.

Job Summary:

Mechanical engineers bring the power to Primus projects. This is equally a design and project management role. In addition to producing accurate and timely technical designs in a traditional plan and spec format, engineers are expected to work in a team approach to deliver solutions. PE is required.

General Duties: Design Emphasis

HVAC

System selection and detailed design
Cooling load calculations, ammonia refrigeration room ventilation, battery charging rooms, office space, truck maintenance facilities, warehouse heating and ventilation, etc.

Plumbing

System design and specification
Domestic cold and hot water, sanitary, waste and vent, acid waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas piping, etc.

Fire Protection

Criteria documents for sprinkler systems
Coordination with project insurance underwriters
Fire tanks, fire pumps, wet sprinkler systems, dry systems, double interlock, quell, ESFR, etc.

Process Piping

Detailed piping connections to equipment
Compressed air systems, nitrogen, steam and condensate return, chilled water, hot water, deionized water, water softeners, lubrication systems (grease, oil, antifreeze), etc.

Planning and Proposal Phase

Conceptualize and document project mechanical systems (fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, process piping) in preliminary drawings and outline specifications
Collaborate with the design and construction management team to select and steer differing project scope ideas and communicate probable impacts for decision-making
Participate in final proposal preparation as necessary

Detailed Design Phase

Perform engineering calculations, select and apply equipment
Prepare Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents packages
Coordinate with all members of design team
Identify early and advise team of scope creep

Construction Phase

Answer field requests for information
Collaborate in the Value Engineering process
Review mechanical submittals for compliance
Attend periodic field reviews and meetings
Prepare final record documentation

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Approachable, helpful and positive
Self-starter and inquisitive
Ability to advance designs with minimal oversight
Familiarity with codes and standards related to building design and construction
Effective verbal communication and coordination skills
Ability to produce mechanical designs at a computer 8 hours a day
Concise and accurate technical writing skills
AutoCAD – thorough proficiency required
Revit MEP – basic proficiency required. Enthusiastic willingness to learn and advance our use of this valuable tool in our presentations and designs.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Competencies:

Tech Savvy
Action Oriented
Instills Trust
Cultivates Innovation
Resourcefulness
Communicates Effectively
Organizational Savvy
Drives Results

Benefits

Paid Time Off and Sick Days
A 401k Program that offers an aggressive company match
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Company Paid Group Life Insurance
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Casual Dress Code

Primus does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

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