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When a challenge arises during design, a Mechanical Engineer is expected to identify the roadblock, determine potential solutions, assemble stakeholders, and present solutions that can be built to meet our schedules, and are ultimately maintainable after construction is completed.\nIn this role, you will:\nPresent concepts, designs, and project schedules and budgets to company leadership.\nLead mechanical designs.\nPerform design, drafting, and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and/or Revit for project designs for a variety of project types including office, laboratory, clean room, manufacturing, warehouse, data center, vivarium, health care, and animal care facilities.\nTake part in regular BIM coordination meetings, review clash detections, and suggest continuous design improvements without affecting project timelines.\nCoordinate with in-house Neuralink MEP engineering and architectural staff to provide fully-coordinated and code-compliant designs suitable for permitting.\nCoordinate with in-house construction operations team and relevant stakeholders to evaluate and research site selections for the future projects.\nPartner with Construction Operations to:\nCompile Issue For Construction sets.\nReview submittals in a timely manner.\nReview and respond to RFIs in a timely manner.\nInterface with the Neuralink construction team for constructability reviews.\nDraft RFPs, prepare bid packages, and evaluate bids.\nParticipate in pre-bid meetings, bid reviews, and bid negotiations.\nInterface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to designs.\nRequired Qualifications:\nPE in California and Texas, or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience in process gas design, fire protection design, or wastewater design.\nExperience commissioning and startup of Mechanical Equipment.\nExperience managing external consultants and contractors through full scopes.\nAdvanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and REVIT, Twinmotion, Enscape, and Bluebeam.\nExperience in all phases of schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.\nStrong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results.\nExpected Compensation:\nThe anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. 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