HFA · 1 day ago
Mechanical Designer (34082)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expHFA is an employee-owned organization providing best-in-class mechanical design solutions for buildings across the United States. The Mechanical Designer will support HVAC and plumbing system design, contribute to projects through all phases of design, and assist in construction document production and administration.
ArchitectureIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Designer will 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 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
Designer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and how it impacts design
Designer should be able to design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects
Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or 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
Designer will 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
Designer should be 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
Designer will be able to work within established budgets
Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will be responsible for financial success of projects also
Designer should be able to select and design HVAC systems and equipment, controls and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems
Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects
Qualification
Required
Designer will 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 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
Designer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and how it impacts design
Designer should be able to design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects
Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or 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
Designer will 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
Designer should be 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
Designer will be able to work within established budgets
Designer should be able to select and design HVAC systems and equipment, controls and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems
Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects
Management Requirements: 0-3 staff
Education Requirements: BSME or equivalent experience
Licensure Requirements: None required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
A 401(k) with company match
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
A flexible work schedule
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.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
HFA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Wilgus
President & CEO
Greg Schluterman
Mechanical Engineer / Vice President
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