ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER 1036

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class receives assignments requiring the application of engineering skills and knowledge to mechanical engineering projects in connection with the design, construction, inspection or maintenance of public works projects. The employee receives assignments with specific instructions and specific deadlines, and carries them out to completion. Supervision may be exercised over technical assistants in any phase of the work. Work is performed under a professional supervisor who assigns, inspects and reviews work frequently throughout its progress. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for the construction or alteration of plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in County facilities;

Assists in the review of the plans, specifications and estimates of the mechanical systems prepared by consulting engineers;

Inspects work being performed by contractors or County personnel on the alteration, construction and maintenance of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other mechanical equipment in County facilities and recommends revision or acceptance of the work;

Performs field surveys of existing mechanical equipment for the use in alteration and construction planning or for the use in preparation of maintenance procedures;

Utilizes AutoCAD drafting software and add-on software packages.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices used in building design and construction;

some knowledge of construction plans and specifications for plumbing, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in facilities; some knowledge of applicable rules and regulatory codes relevant to the alteration and construction of plumbing, heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems in facilities; ability to perform simple engineering computations; ability to create simple technical drawings and written specifications; ability to read and interpret simple construction plans and written specifications; ability to supervise technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Construction Management Engineering Technology; or

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience in the design and/or installation of mechanical systems and equipment; or

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R06/05/24

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive