Engineer III – Description of Role

Summary

Engineer III is a senior technical leader and project engineer who oversees complex assignments, leads junior engineers, and ensures technical excellence. This role manages the design, analysis, and implementation of MEP-T systems for medium to large projects, serving as the firm’s representative to clients for those projects.

Responsibilities

•  Delegate moderate tasks and provide guidance to team members.
•  Lead discipline-specific design for medium to large projects with limited Revit use.
•  Review and direct complex designs, calculations, and simulations.
•  Review complex submittals and shop drawings.
•  Respond to complex RFIs.
•  Conduct targeted site visits to resolve critical issues.
•  Prepare technical reports and documentation.
•  Participate in project meetings, offering high-level technical input.
•  Ensure project delivery meets schedule and budget targets.
•  Support workplan development and adjust for scope/schedule changes. 

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

•  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, or

Communications Engineering.

•  Relevant professional licensure or certification preferred (PE, CPD, FPE, RCDD, etc.). or greater than 15 years of experience in lieu of license.

Experience

•  6+ years of progressive AEC industry experience.

Technical Skills

•  Expertise in multiple engineering software platforms.
•  Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and QA/QC processes.

Leadership & Management Skills

•  Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers.
•  Skilled at delegating and overseeing technical work.

Communication & Business Skills

•  Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
•  Effective in leading technical discussions and resolving issues.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Serves as technical advisor and mentor to junior engineers and co-ops. May assign and review work under the direction of the Team Leader.

Work Environment

• Office environment with periodic site visits for technical troubleshooting; adherence to safety protocols required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, operate office equipment, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. Site visits may require navigating uneven terrain, ladders, and outdoor conditions.