Assistant Mechanical Designer

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Utilize McKenney’s CAD standards to create models consistent with company and project requirements.
• Accurately model systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements for the purposes of producing fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawings) from the model.
• Coincide all systems with ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, and architectural and structural elements of the building.
• Coincide all work to provide safe and adequate access in accordance with manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.
• Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies, and spool drawings.
• Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, bills of material, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers, and field foremen during the design, coordination, and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).
• Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.
• Communicate areas of deficiency/gaps along with proposed solutions (RFI’s) on projects to support timely completion of work.
• Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) in a timely manner based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or at least two years of experience with Autodesk modeling software (AutoCAD or Revit), or at least four years of field experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Mechanical drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software and Revit software.
• Basic understanding of what HVAC Mechanical piping systems are.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from two-dimensional drawings.
• Experience in the construction industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural construction documents.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to detail and deadlines.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.