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HFA · 1 month ago

Mechanical Designer II (33329)

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm looking for a seasoned Mechanical Designer ready to step into a leadership role. The role involves overseeing various projects, ensuring design excellence, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams while managing project delivery and client satisfaction.

ArchitectureIndustrial Engineering

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee a range of projects including adaptive reuse, ground-up construction, and capital improvements for locations nationwide

Work with Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types

Utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects

Designer should be able to apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Team Lead

Designer should have a thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as Trane Trace, and be able to apply throughout the design process

Able to design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects

Proficient in REVIT. Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple projects for HVAC and plumbing, as well as, possess a basic understanding of national standards (IMC, IPC, ASHRAE). Designer will have a good understanding of Trane Trace

Work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary

Able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Lead

Designer will, in some cases, have direct client contact

Ability to work within established budgets. Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will be responsible for financial success of projects also

Able to select and design HVAC systems and equipment, controls and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems

Able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects

Qualification

HVAC designPlumbing designRevitTrane TraceASHRAE standardsQuality controlProject managementCollaboration

Required

Solid experience in HVAC and Plumbing design for commercial buildings

Proficient in REVIT

Ability to perform load calculations, specify equipment, and provide plumbing system design

Ability to apply applicable ASHRAE standards and local mechanical code standards with minimal supervision

Ability to design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects

Ability to work with Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types

Designer should have a thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as Trane Trace, and be able to apply throughout the design process

Designer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and how it impacts design

Work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements

Able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Lead

Ability to work within established budgets

Able to select and design HVAC systems and equipment, controls and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems

Able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects

Education Requirements: BSME or equivalent experience

Preferred

Experience collaborating with architects, structural and electrical engineers

Management Requirements: 0-3 staff

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

A 401(k) with company match

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

A flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Learning stipends to pursue professional growth

Company

HFA

Founded in 1990, HFA is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm specializing in delivering tailored design solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Founded in 1990

Bentonville, Arkansas, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.hfa-ae.com/

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