Mechanical Designer III

About the role

You’ll assist the Engineering Team Lead with assigning tasks and providing direction to the Design group. This position performs mechanical design for power, lighting, low-voltage system construction projects, and Faith/Excellerate/Entech products. The incumbent must be recognized as possessing a high level of technical depth in at least one design area.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical CAD Drafting or Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Technology
• 8 years of progressive mechanical design experience
• 5 years of product development experience preferred
• 10–15% travel

Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned
• Prepares mechanical designs for power, lighting, and low-voltage electrical system installations or Faith/Excellerate/Entech products
• Interacts with Estimating and Project Managers to collaborate on design intent
• Checks CAD-produced drawings against design input for accuracy
• Documents and helps present technical information during design reviews, normally in the form of CAD model presentations and manipulations for viewing and discussion
• Presents design services to clients and meets with them to uncover their needs, as needed
• Interfaces and coordinates with clients and other subcontractors: architectural, civil, structural, HVAC, plumbing, and fire-protection system design
• Performs mechanical calculations and provides code-compliant designs
• Sufficiently documents scope of design for customer review and ensures that all assumptions in design are documented to avoid risk
• Leads, directs, coordinates, and assists with the work activities of the Design staff relating to design functions
• Prepares complete design proposals to present to the client

The job description and responsibilities described are guidelines; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate.

Schedule

This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday–Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Benefits

FTI offers a flexible and robust benefits package for regular/full-time team members, including:

• Competitive, merit-based compensation
• Career-path development programs
• Continued education opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits as an investment in team members and their families