MECHANICAL
ENGINEER 1037
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class receives assignments requiring the
application of professional engineering skills and knowledge to mechanical
engineering projects in connection with the construction, alteration or
reconstruction of plumbing, heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems in
County buildings. Assignments are received with general instructions, but
employees use their own judgment and initiative in the solution of details.
Supervision may be exercised over technical assistants in any phase of the
work. Work is checked and reviewed through conferences while in progress and
completely at its conclusion by professional associates and supervisors. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Participates in the preparation and
design of systems, plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for the
construction, reconstruction or alteration of plumbing, heating, ventilating or
air conditioning systems in County buildings;
Participates in the review of plans,
estimates and specifications of the systems prepared by consulting engineers;
Inspects plumbing, heating,
ventilating or air conditioning work being performed by contractors;
Assists in the preparation of
reports regarding new projects and procedures in the field of mechanical
engineering.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering; thorough
knowledge of the planning, design and construction of plumbing, heating,
ventilating or air conditioning systems in buildings; thorough knowledge of
applicable rules and regulatory codes relevant to the alteration and
construction of plumbing, heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems in
buildings; ability to take total charge of difficult mechanical engineering
projects in the field or office, and to obtain adherence to plans and
specifications; ability to perform engineering computations, and to make
recommendations on mechanical engineering problems; ability to supervise the
work of technical and clerical 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 New York State
or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and four (4) years of experience in the
design and/or installation of mechanical systems and equipment; or
b) Graduation from a standard senior
high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8)
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).
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer.
NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and
throughout employment in this title, the employee must possess a Professional
Engineer's License issued by New York State.
R05/26/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive