Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges. We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. We work on the most challenging projects ranging from transportation hubs and aviation to composite manufacturing. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and background. Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live. Come join a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company!

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Lafayette office, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers, designers, and drafters providing technical services to industrial, life science, chemical and renewable energy clients. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in projects involving life sciences, pulp and paper, semiconductor, and other process industries.

What We Can Offer You

Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with other engineers
Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes driving Cash Bonuses and wealth in the Employee Ownership Program
Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals
Flexible Work: Remote & In-Office
A passionate team of co-workers who work hard and respect the importance of work-life balance
Our goal is to create a space that enables collaboration and excellence in delivery with opportunities for mentoring and growth working in the office and home

The Responsibilities

Define, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering assignments
Plan and organize the work of designers and administrative staff supporting those assignments
Prepare design calculations and documentation that support the project design
Interface with key client and project staff in formal, informal and project team meetings
Develop construction bid packages and specifications
Review shop drawings
Review construction RFIs and develop responses
Provide clients with assistance during installation, commissioning and start-up of equipment and related systems
Assist in preparation and presentation of proposals, including scope of services and fee estimate

Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical with 4+ years of relevant experience.

Licensed/registered as a Professional Engineer required
Experience in a consulting engineering environment and ability to apply engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects required
Knowledge and experience with facility/building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing, required
Must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying appropriate design techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor design adaptations and modifications
Ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs
Understand and work toward budgets and deadlines at a discipline level
Industrial, energy, life science, or semiconductor experience is preferred
Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office suite
Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit, a plus
Knowledge of Caesar (preferred) or Autopipe pipe stress software, desired
Knowledge of PIPE-FLO preferred
Willing to work both independently and in a team environment, both in person and virtually
Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and make independent decisions that promote/advance the company goals and objectives

Equal Opportunity

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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