Mechanical Designer (On-site)

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 3 years of experience is required. EIT preferable.
• An associate degree with minimum 5 years’ experience in the design of HVAC and/or Plumbing systems under the supervision of a Professional Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Attends preliminary job meetings and helps evaluate scope of work performed.
• Independently prepares or directs preparation of system layout, detail drawings, schematics and specifications with minimum supervision.
• Performs calculations and design engineering systems.
• Provides technical information and assistance to project engineer or team leader. Makes recommendations as to the feasibility of certain systems or equipment and evaluate products for their application.
• Assists final plan checking.
• Responds to RFI’s.
• Responds to code comments and resolve permit issues with code officials/AHJ.
• Assists in resolving construction conflicts and answers questions from contractors and bidders.
• Covers design work with other disciplines.
• Contact various public utility company personnel to coordinate mechanical and electrical utilities for a project.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs job site inspections and is responsible for thorough and competent field installations that meets the plans and specifications.
• Completes project “punch list” and assists in resolving any conflicts between owner and contractor.
• Mentor Engineering Designers I and II.
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Responds to RFI’s and submittals.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

• Active Listening.
• Critical Thinking.
• Proficient in REVIT preferred.
• Proficient in PDF manipulation.
• Researching and writing reports/opinions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Time Management.
• Equipment selection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets.
• Works in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.