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Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 days ago

Science & Technology Senior Mechanical Designer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$102K/yr - $121K/yr

7+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join their Science, Technology & Industry (STI) team in Rochester, NY. The role involves designing mechanical systems, coordinating with various engineering disciplines, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with project requirements.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems, including sizing, routing, and coordinating piping and ductwork with minimal supervision. Skilled in generating coordinated plan layouts from schematic flow diagrams

Coordinate designs with various disciplines, including civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and process engineering teams

Prepare construction drawings for bid sets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards and project requirements

Mentor junior design staff by providing clear guidance, assigning specific tasks, and outlining expected outcomes

Conduct site investigations and fieldwork to assess existing facilities and ensure seamless integration of new mechanical system layouts

Provide construction administration services, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings and submittals

Ability to perform QA/QC on drawings from drafters or designers on projects

Occasional travel to client/project sites

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC designPiping systems designAutodesk RevitAutoCADBuilding codes knowledgeTechnical knowledge of plumbingNFPA-13 sprinkler designEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

7+ years of experience required

Familiar with commercial, institutional, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing facilities for private, government, municipal, industrial and institutional clients

Prior experience designing HVAC and piping systems on commercial or industrial facilities

Familiar with navigating the various building codes and industry standards associated with MEP design

Technical knowledge of HVAC systems including ductwork, hydronic, and steam systems, with expertise in sizing and design

Experience with industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE)

Experience with attending design meetings and review meetings with clients

Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

Proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent communication skills

Team player who is also able to work independently

Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus

Technical knowledge of plumbing systems is a plus, including expertise in compressed air, specialty gases, RO/DI water, and laboratory piping system

Technical knowledge of NFPA-13 sprinkler system design is a plus, including expertise in standpipes, fire pumps, and other common fire protection systems serving facilities

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

A company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off that includes parental and military leave

Employee referral and professional license bonuses

A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

Reimbursement for education

A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

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