PARTNER offers full-service engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, and due diligence services to engineering, environmental and energy consulting, and due diligence services throughout the Americas, Europe, and around the globe. As a leading firm in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) industry, we have 1200 employees in more than 40 offices. We want to be the best home for talented professionals in our field! We know that if we hire the best and the brightest, the clients will come, and we will continue to build our company. Our internally focused mission has led to Partner being recognized on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms List, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Our entrepreneurial environment is one where each person can have an impact. Check out this role and join our team of talented people! 

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SUMMARY

Partner is seeking a Mechanical and Building Systems Engineer. This position is responsible for performing and reviewing Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) and Fire Life Safety (FLS) system assessments as part of Partner’s Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS) Group. This position requires building assessments, investigation, consulting, and some development of design solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With adequate training, self-performs Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Assessments and prepares MEP Assessment Reports. Scope of MEP/FLS Assessments generally consist of:

• Participates in training for MEP assessments and attends site visit with senior level staff to develop skillset and confidence to self-perform MEP assessments.
• Self-perform single site visit consisting of a "walkthrough" survey and representative observation of accessible tenant spaces, common areas, roofs, and major mechanical areas
• Conduct visual observation of heating and cooling equipment and assess the general quality, condition, level of maintenance, and capacity of existing systems
• Conduct visual assessment of interior and exterior lighting systems as well as major electrical systems such as main switchboards, distribution panels, motor control centers, metering equipment, transformers, and other ancillary systems such as emergency backup power generators
• Assess the existing condition of plumbing systems including domestic supply, waste, and vent piping as well as plumbing fixtures, water heating equipment, and pumps
• Assess the condition of fire protection and life safety systems including fire suppression systems, alarm systems, smoke evacuation equipment, and notification systems
• Document existing conditions, significant deficiencies, and/or evidence of deferred maintenance via photographs and narrative description
• To the extent possible, gather key data from major MEP system equipment tags including model number, serial number, date of manufacture, and nominal capacity (i.e., Btu/hr, hp, tonnage, etc.)
• Review setpoints, schedules, and system capabilities of existing building automation systems (BAS) and/or central HVAC control systems, as applicable
• Takes document photographs of representative systems, conditions, and physical deficiencies.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with property owners, management personnel, facility engineers, third-party service providers, and local government officials, to develop an understanding of current facility operations, conditions, historic repairs/replacements, and/or any planned or ongoing major capital improvement projects
• Conduct in-depth review of available construction documents, as-built drawings, system sequences of operation, equipment specifications, repair/improvement cost information, maintenance reports and logs, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and similar information to determine the condition of the building
• Prepares estimated costs to remedy building deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building science, architecture or similar.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

• EIT in mechanical engineering preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable with interfacing directly with Clients.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Produce high quality deliverables (reports and spreadsheets) with limited QC review.

OTHER SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products). Excellent time management and organizational skills. The position requires simultaneously managing electronic deliverables for several ongoing assignments.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Compensation:

This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role $50,000 to $65,000. The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Deadline to apply June 30th, 2024

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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