Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

The Mechanical Engineer supports the planning, design, and construction management of RTD’s infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on mechanical and HVAC systems. Projects may also include piping, plumbing, electrical systems, utilities, and related equipment, and involve repairs, reconstruction, new construction, and modernization of facilities and infrastructure.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Competency

•  Manages construction activities, including coordination with contractors, design teams, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinates design efforts, including in-house design and oversight of contracted design services.
• Conducts inspections, reviews inspection reports, and oversight of third-party inspections.
• CConducts contractor negotiations, develops cost estimates, and ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Ensures all required permits and approvals are obtained prior to the start of construction.Interfaces and coordinates with city staff, local businesses, utility companies, internal departments, and other entities that are directly impacted by a project.

Other:

All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical project management with construction experience in light industrial and/or commercial facilities.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado..
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as required to support project needs.
• Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets RTD driving standards.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design and construction practices, including cost estimating, interpretation of technical drawings and specifications, and project cost management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a public agency, transit, or highly regulated environment.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, piping, plumbing) and related construction practices.
• Knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling software and ability to interpret and analyze related data.
• Ability to develop cost estimates using current labor rates and material pricing.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret complex mechanical drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Ability to negotiate and mange contractor relationships.
• Knowledge of capital and expense budgeting, including forecasting and tracking project costs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, make recommendations, and present them in an easily understood manner.
• Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• The work environment is a hybrid of office and site office environments, with exposure to excessive noise and adverse environmental conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job on site, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk on uneven surfaces for long distances, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. They will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• When working on site, an employee is expected to work outdoors, exposed to wet and/or humid, cold, hot, and windy conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and risk of radiation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and will require specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CAREER MAP:

Pay Range:

$109,309.00 - $154,398.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.