Mechanical Designer - Plumbing

About the role

The Mechanical Designer contributes meaningfully to project execution and supports innovation through curiosity and collaboration within the team. This individual is engaged in developing a deeper understanding of building systems and design tools, and begins taking responsibility for portions of design packages with guidance from project engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce the mechanical sheet list for projects, determine project sheet requirements and complete the project set up in Revit.
• Participate in the completion of the BIM Project Execution Plan.
• Participate in construction administration activities such as mechanical submittal reviews and develop mechanical RFI responses with supervision from lead engineer.
• Collaborate with the project engineers on the required mechanical system components, coordinate with all impacted disciplines.
• Primarily working in Revit, modeling components and systems – for HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection - based on code and client requirements, as well as engineering guidance.
• Produce redline markups to delegate tasks (such as ductwork and piping layouts) to other team members.
• Participate in mentorship relationships with all levels of mechanical engineers to understand and teach the “how” and “why” of mechanical engineering for the built environment.
• Edit Division 21, 22, 23 specifications for project requirements alongside the project engineers.
• Complete mechanical equipment sizing and energy code compliance calculations alongside the project engineers.
• Develop familiarity with code compliance and engineering best practices.
• Check your work for graphical and technical issues to resolve prior to deliverable issuance.
• Collaborate in the QAQC effort per HED’s Design Process
• Attend client and project team meetings alongside the project lead to review and coordinate project mechanical requirements.
• Participate in coordination meetings and lead follow-up efforts to resolve action items.
• Work with sub-contracted firm(s) to delegate workload
• Work in different sectors to gain experience as a mechanical generalist
• Engage in staffing process and estimate hours required to complete mechanical tasks
• Manage assigned project hours for self-performed and delegated work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
• 2+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
• Strong organizational skills preferred.
• Revit experience required.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.