Looking for a job that checks all the boxes? Haley Ward might just be the perfect fit for you! We pride ourselves on being a 100% employee-owned company, offering professional development opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, & giving back to our communities. Our commitment to our employees has earned us recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™ and one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country. AND, as an added benefit, we are currently offering a $2,500 signing bonus! Apply now and discover why Haley Ward is the perfect place to take your career to the next level!

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of over 200 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• $2,500 signing bonus!!
• Culture that promotes work-life balance, professional development and volunteerism
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere)
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching and Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Opportunities for growth to a project manager role if desired
• And much more

What you can expect to be doing:

As an MEP Engineer at Haley Ward, you can expect to complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing, and fire protection system designs and drawings for a variety of different projects and market sectors. These market sectors will include a variety of unique opportunities to work on projects in Civic, Municipal, Healthcare, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Senior Living, Science & Technology, Utilities, Government, Water and Wastewater facilities, providing you with continual learning opportunities. As an experienced MEP engineer, we are looking for your experience to define the best systems for buildings, understanding that each building and project brings its unique sets of challenges and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently, or as part of a project team, plans, performs, and delegates specific portions of a broader assignment.
• Complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems designs and layouts for all assigned projects
• Complete MEP load calculations.
• Select equipment based on load calculations, energy efficiency requirements, client budget, and available space restrictions or limitations.
• Perform field inspections of existing equipment on remodel projects and to ensure compliance with MEP plans and specifications.
• Verify work to ensure compliance with state and local building codes.
• Ensure quality of engineering efforts, meet project scope within deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate with architect, owner-client and other disciplines on MEP systems.
• Answer Contractor's RFI's and provide amendments along with written responses.
• Able to travel out of town occasionally.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both office and field settings. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Work hours are flexible and are subject to change based upon project schedules.

What you will need to succeed:

An MEP Engineer is expected to work independently and as a team member to apply intense knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of expertise to plan, coordinate, and complete assignments in conformance with schedules in a fast-paced environment. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work results from progressive experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience preferred in Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Design, Electrical design experience is also preferred but not required.
• Experience from similar Engineering design firm, Consulting or Architectural engineering firm.
• BS degree in applicable Engineering field from an accredited University
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of intended practice or ability to obtain license
• Proficient using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Trace 3D.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and interpret data and troubleshoots when needed; Use engineering knowledge combined with common sense to resolve challenging issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional, courteous and respectful relationship with clients
• A working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, at a minimum.
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required.

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Portland, ME – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)