Mechanical Designer

About the Role

The Mechanical Designer at Power Design is the brain behind the design of mechanical and plumbing systems on our large-scale projects. You’ll work on HVAC load and plumbing flow calculations, equipment selections, and ductwork and piping layouts to ensure efficient and high-quality system performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solutions for mechanical and plumbing systems by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members, including working directly with Revit CADD technicians to ensure quality and review constructability.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical/plumbing design experience.
• Team player who always acts with customers in mind and thrives in a constantly changing and evolving environment.
• Working knowledge of constructability and strong design fundamentals for mechanical and plumbing systems and installation methods.
• Experience with VRV, WSHP, and DX Split systems and/or CADD/Revit experience preferred; bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes (IPC, IMC, IBC, ASHRAE).
• Excellent communicator who can read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and specifications and perform basic plumbing calculations.
• Knowledge of HVAC load calculations using Trane Trace or similar HVAC load and energy analysis programs, as well as experience in duct sizing, layout, and design for air systems.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.