Interested in Joining The AME Team?
If you’re looking for a great opportunity to work with talented engineering professionals in a fun and supportive environment, AME could be the place for you. AME has once again been named a Charlotte BEST PLACE TO WORK by the Charlotte Business Journal, earning this distinction for the eighth time.
AME offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health coverage, PTO, paid holidays, professional development, and 401k retirement plan. Our collaborative work environment offers a casual dress code and half-day Fridays with work from home option.
If you would like the opportunity to join our firm, please submit your resume and/or portfolio here. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Director of Technology Design
This position provides leadership over a team providing technical and design services in support of building design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Responsibilities include:
Oversee in the design effort on large and small projects
- Perform complex analysis, calculations, design, evaluation and inspection for a specific area of technical expertise which includes Telecommunications, Audio/Visual, and Electronic Security Systems to support project objectives.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to complete construction drawings. Also, use Revit as an engineering tool to design the electronic communication systems including device and equipment layouts, schedules, details, riser diagrams, etc.
- Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes and reports.
- Front-facing to clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactory customer service. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.
- Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.
- Complete design tasks by detailing the scope of work, conducting the analysis, inspecting the site, reviewing the requirements to assure the quality of the assigned task.
- Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.
- Perform research to support project tasks
- Review and interpret data to prepare complex analyses and reports
- Maintain a working knowledge of government, military and industry design criteria and standards.
- Perform quality control procedures such as reviewing project deliverables prior to client submissions also performing an internal technical review of other engineer’s designs.
- Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.
- Edit and review technical specifications and prepare a written narrative as part of the project deliverables.
- Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFI’s and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.
- Prepare design fees for project manager or contractors as required as part of proposal or RFP process.
- Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during project/production activities.
Required Experience:
BS in Engineering preferred, but not required
- RCDD certification is required
- OSP, PSP, CTS-D and/or DCDC Certifications are preferred but not required
- 10+ years of experience with the following systems: Voice/Data structured cabling systems, Audio/Visual presentation and conferencing systems, wireless systems including Wi-Fi, public safety distribution systems, access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance systems
- Extensive knowledge of TIA standards
- Effective visual/verbal communication skills are essential. Candidate should possess a proficient understanding of interrelationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors.
- Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects
- Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines
- Complete work in efficient and accurate manner
- Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior designers
- Must be able to travel to a project meetings, interface with clients, and speak confidently about telecommunications and special systems design.
- Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license
Senior Electrical Engineer
This position provides technical and design services in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Responsibilities include:
- Leading the design effort on large and small projects
- Manage design schedules and design team members
- Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
- Conduct preliminary evaluations
- Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
- Produce design documents (drawings and specifications)
- Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally
- Design review to assure adherence to applicable codes, company standards and project requirements
Required Experience:
- BS in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration
- 10 plus years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies
- Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Strong knowledge of Building Codes, Applicable NFPA Codes and Energy Codes
- Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare or Aviation preferred but not required.
- Must know REVIT and AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
- Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects.
- Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments.
- Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license
Senior Mechanical Engineer
This position provides mechanical engineering services to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Responsibilities include:
- Leading the design effort on large and small projects
- Manage design schedules and design team members
- Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
- Conduct preliminary evaluations
- Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
- Produce design documents (drawings, specifications, and reports)
Required Experience:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (PE Registration preferred)
- 10 plus years of experience in Mechanical Design including HVAC load calculations, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, air distribution design of VAV and CV systems, hydronic system design, equipment selection, Shop drawing review, assessment of existing systems and facilities, and field observation and reporting.
- Extensive knowledge of the International Mechanical and Energy Conservation Codes
- Must know REVIT and AutoCAD
- Must be a US Citizen.
Senior Plumbing Designer
This position provides plumbing design services to support production of construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Responsibilities include:
- Design of plumbing systems for large and small projects
- Time management to meet design schedules
- Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
- Conduct preliminary evaluations
- Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
- Produce design documents (drawings, specifications, and reports)
Required Experience:
- 10 plus years of experience in plumbing design including waste and vent systems, supply systems, roof drain calculations and design, equipment and fixture selection, Shop drawing review, assessment of existing systems and facilities, and field observation and reporting
- Extensive knowledge of the International Plumbing Code and NFPA 13
- Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare, or Aviation preferred but not required.
- Must be competent in REVIT and AutoCAD
- Must be able to work as part of a team and manage multiple projects
- Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision to complete work assignments
- Must be a US Citizen and have a Real ID valid Driver’s license
Electrical Designer
This position provides technical and design services in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Responsibilities include:
- Participating in the design effort on large and small projects.
- Coordination with engineering and other disciplines on the project team.
- Ability to provide calculations including lighting, voltage drop, and load calculations
- Follow company standards in creation of electrical drawings.
- Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and Construction Administration.
- From project scope, develop electrical construction drawings (i.e. exterior lighting, interior lighting, power plans, systems plans, fire alarm system plans, grounding systems, details, single lines/riser diagrams and panel schedules).
- Willingness to travel for projects.
Required Experience:
- High School diploma or Associates Degree with adequate drafting experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
- 5 plus years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Building Codes, and Energy Codes.
- Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare or Aviation preferred but not required.
- Must know REVIT, AutoCAD, and Visual Lighting design software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects.
- Must be self-motivated and work independently to complete work assignments.
- Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license.










