Position: Design Engineer
Location: Schuyler (an O’Brien & Gere Engineering Inc. company)
163 North Wellwood Avenue, Suite 6
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
www.obg.com/schuyler
Discipline: Mechanical / Marine Engineer
Apply Through: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=18631612&t=1
DESIGN ENGINEER (ENGINEER 2)
O’Brien & Gere Engineering Inc. is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Lindenhurst, New
York office. The responsibilities of the position include providing design and engineering support for
energy and infrastructure projects. The candidate will work with experienced engineers who will provide
mentoring and technical leadership.
The Design Engineer is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of projects that are of
average complexity or completion of portions of projects that are of above average complexity. The
Design Engineer utilizes verbal and written communication skills to maintain a close relationship with
the client from the proposal to the completion phase, to confirm that the client receives the designs and
opinions described in the contract between the Firm and the client. The Design Engineer will assume
increased budgetary, client contact and business development responsibilities.
Knowledge of mechanical systems located within central heating, cooling and power plants found at
hospitals, universities, and large apartment complexes desired. Must be familiar with the design and
specification of new equipment including pumps, chillers, boilers, controls, fans, boiler auxiliaries, etc.
preferred. Experienced with new installations and rehabilitation of existing equipment is favorable.
Ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical system design, technical writing, and engineering
studies and cost estimating, and be able to direct others. Individual should be a self-starter able to carry
multiple projects from concept through construction. Candidate must be able to perform fieldwork,
produce plant layout and detailed design drawings, interpret specifications, incorporate manufacturer’s
technical data, and review submittals.
Excellent oral, written communications and computer skills are necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills
are a must. AutoCAD ability is required. Some travel required in the New York State area.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following:
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Maintain routine contact with the client during the study, design, and construction phases of a
project within the limits delegated by the Managing Engineer
Periodically review the schedule and cost of the projects under his or her supervision
Maintain that the cost of projects under direct supervision shall be within the stated budgets
Prepares qualifications/proposals and conducts efforts supporting business development
activities
Prepares work necessary to complete contract documents (plans & specifications) for all work
on which bids are to be taken
Attends bid openings, prepares tabulations of bids and conformed contracts, prepares letters of
award to the contractor and prepares construction authorizations for transmittal to the
Construction Division
Participates in selecting the project team
Cooperates and communicates with other engineers, designers, and drafters assigned to the
various phases of the project
Performs detailed checking of completed work performed under his or her direct supervision
Undertakes research, investigation, writing and editing of reports on the findings
Performs construction administrative tasks in coordination with Construction Division personnel
Applies a working knowledge of the Firm's Corporate Information System
Adheres to policies and standards set forth in the Firm's Quality System documents
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Marine Engineering
Minimum of four years experience with the design of mechanical systems, or operating
experience in shore side utilities, or shipboard systems
Professional Engineer or FE registration desirable
Some exposure / experience with AutoCAD software tools
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of mechanical systems located within central heating, cooling and power plants
found at hospitals, universities, and large apartment complexes desired.
Work effectively in teams