POSITION SPECIFICATION
Position: Mechanical Engineer V
Department: Commercial
Reporting Relationship: Senior Project Manager OR Director, Commercial
COMPANY BACKGROUND
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.
Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Engineer V is one of the most advanced engineering roles at KFI and plays a key role in delivery of technical services by providing industry-leading expertise in an engineering discipline or other area of specialization. This individual will typically have at least 15+ years of experience in their area of expertise and be recognized by both clients and peers as among the leading practitioners of it regionally or nationally. The objective of this position is to leverage the individual’s knowledge and experience across all KFI’s relevant business units and projects where applicable. Key responsibilities include leading complex technical projects, designing systems, supervising or mentoring less experienced engineers, preparing technical reports and presentations, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
Specific accountabilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Project Execution
- Plan, direct, and supervise complex engineering projects and teams.
- Support the lead discipline engineer in problem definition, design approach, and technology selection.
- Provide expert-level analysis and recommendations related to HVAC, plumbing piping, energy systems and mechanical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Meet with clients and customers when requested to support major decisions and defining project goals.
- Provide technical consultation and guidance to the project team as requested or determined to be necessary.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and deliverables.
- Periodically review the progress of project deliverables for quality, technical accuracy and compliance with KFI standards.
- Execute or lead the execution of project tasks where appropriate due to degree of difficulty, client preference, or other considerations.
- Assist in investigation and root cause analysis of equipment and system failures and implementing preventative measures into KFI standards.
- Work autonomously, developing and implementing solutions to complex problems.
Business Development
- Maintain an active role in a technical society or professional association.
- Regularly present and/or publish in forums that provide exposure for KFI.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations or seminars for KFI’s clients on topics relevant to their business.
Standards Development
- Develop and maintain standard requirements for the quality and content of deliverables including drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Identify and guide the development of tools to improve productivity and quality of work including design standards, quality review guidelines, and standard details.
- Maintain the currency and technical quality of master specifications.
Staff Development
- Lead or mentor the technical development of peers and less experienced staff through regular interaction with project teams.
- Utilize project quality control reviews and lessons-learned sessions as teaching opportunities to increase staff knowledge and eliminate repetitive errors.
- Recommend formal training and staff development necessary to maintain KFI’s technical expertise at an industry-leading level.
- Develop and deliver internal training for KFI staff as requested or determined to be necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 15+ years of experience.
- P.E. license required.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and best practices.
- Represent the company in a professional matter.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application , including MS Office.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future.
- Travel: May include up to 15% domestic travel.
Preferred
- Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with advanced engineering design, analysis, and project management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing large-scale engineering projects.
- Experience with advanced engineering software tools and simulation platforms.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and innovation trends within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
Working Conditions:
- Some work locations will feature the tough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment.
Accountable
- Demonstrates persistence in the achievement of goals.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
Business Focus
- Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes.
- Works well under pressure.
- Meets commitments to internal/external customers.
Project Execution
- Plans projects well, managing last-minute rushes and disruptions.
- Balances Speed and Quality.
- Looks for improvement in our delivery, tools and processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates Respect for Others
- Keeps others adequately informed.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Adapts communication style and method based on audience and situation.
Team Player
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Shares expertise with others.
- Inspires respect and trust.
Managing People
- Develops employees’ skills and encourages growth.
- Consistently provides timely feedback to employees.
- Delegates effectively, providing clear direction and authority to act.
Benefits:
At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to:
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Virtual health services
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
Salary Range: $142,000 - $175,000 annually. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans and Disabilities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years of experience
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and best practices
- Professional representation of the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of computer technology and MS Office
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience with advanced engineering design, analysis, and project management
- Leadership experience managing large-scale engineering projects
- Experience with advanced engineering software tools and simulation platforms
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and innovation trends in professional, scientific, and technical services
What We Do
KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in process and facility infrastructure design and performance. We serve clients in the United States, Canada, and Central America and have capabilities not commonly found in traditional engineering firms. In diverse industries ranging from healthcare to education and from manufacturing to refining, managing projects end-to-end gives us a deep understanding of both the engineering and the business end of our work. From identifying obstacles early to designing systems that make sense for your business and actual staffing capabilities, we drive projects to a successful completion for you. Before LEED was part of the conversation, we were creating Minnesota’s first LEED-certified workplace and have continued to refine and test new technologies there ever since. Not just the “latest and greatest,” our clients enjoy fresh ideas that actually work, grounded in real-world experience. KFI is registered and has completed projects in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia. Our offices are located in Minnesota, Arizona, Ohio, Kentucky, North Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, with a team of more than 300 professionals. Additional information is available on our website: www.KFIengineers.com
