Mechanical Engineer

The Hiller Companies, a national leader in the fire protection and security industry, is hiring a qualified Mechanical Engineer.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the planning and design of fire suppression systems, considering the complexities of production, installation, operation, maintenance and repair, testing, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Mechanical System Design
• Producing drawings, schematics, preliminary layouts, system function, etc.
• Providing engineering calculations.
• Implementing, Performing, and Sustaining Factory Acceptance Tests, Commissioning Procedures, and Engineering Drawings
• Field Commissioning & Technical representation (International and Domestic Travel)
• Assist and/or lead in Research and Development projects and opportunities.
• Reviewing all the documentation received from the client to ensure that the information is sufficient to design a system that meets their contractual requirements.
• Developing and implementing design schedule for each project.
• Monitoring and maintaining schedules.
• Ensuring that Production has the necessary information and drawings for their project, providing technical and engineering guidance to group leader and other assigned personnel.
• Understanding the resources required and monitoring overall resource levels for the design effort.
• Obtaining and reviewing vendor information and technical data as required.
• Reviewing and developing Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRL’s).
• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager throughout each project on any cost or schedule issues.
• Responding to and resolving all owner comments and regulatory comments and issues.
• Ensuring that all Regulatory and Classification material certificates are received of all projects and that they are correct.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.  We have been in business for over 100 years, with locations across the United States, and we are growing! 

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:  Passion to Perform, Trust to Act, Act Responsibly, and Make it Fun.

We offer competitive pay and most employee benefits start from the first day of employment, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with fully vested employer matching funds
• Company Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 Years work experience in the engineering field or subject fields contained within this Job Description
• Practicable knowledge in Pump, Valving, Instrumentation, and Piping/Tubing technology
• Practicable knowledge of materials, threads, & fasteners
• Practicable knowledge of Incompressible and Compressible Fluid dynamics
• Basic Structural analysis skills
• Basic understanding of piping stress analysis
• Basic understanding of machine design, e.g. Milling, Drilling, Cutting, Turning etc.
• Basic understanding of welding processes and implementation into design
• Fundamental understanding of fire protection system design
• Good working knowledge of planning, with the ability to schedule and monitor tasks
• Excellent time management and people management skills.
• Effective budget and cost control management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient use of MS Office programs including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Basic to Practicable operating knowledge of Computer Aided Design programs, e.g. AutoCAD, Solid Works, CREO, Navis, Pipe-Flo
• Excellent attention to detail

Other:

• Proficient use of Auto-CAD and other related programs a plus.
• Certificates/Degrees in fire protection design are a plus.
• NICET Certifications in any fire system designs is a plus.
• PLC ladder logic programming capability is a plus 
• Electrical Control System design is a plus. E.g., Pump Motor Controllers, Logic Control Panels, PLC systems, Power & Control Circuit design