Junior Mechanical Designer

Overview

Our client is an industry-leading mechanical contractor with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. They are one of the Southeast’s top choices in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services to meet their customers’ unique needs. For their employees, customers, and their communities, they are BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD.

The Designer shall work in a team environment and under the directive of a lead Designer to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical system models meeting our client's drafting standards and fully coordinated with the architectural & structural elements of the building and the other building trades (sprinkler, ductwork, piping, etc.). A Junior Mechanical Piping designer will also be responsible for providing accurate shop drawings that support the construction team. The designer will report to the Lead Designer & Production supervisor and be responsible for interacting with the fabrication supervisor, detailers, project managers, project engineers, and field foreman.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the client's CAD standards to create models consistent with company and project requirements.
• Accurate model systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements to produce fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawings) from the model.
• Coordinate all systems with ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, and architectural and structural elements of the building.
• Coordinate all work to provide safe and adequate access per manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.
• Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies, and spool drawings.
• Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, bills of material, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers, and field foremen during the design, coordination, and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).
• Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.
• Communicate areas of deficiency/gaps along with proposed solutions (RFI’s) on projects to support timely completion of work.
• Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) on time based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.
• Willingness to seek knowledge from others.
• Actively pursue self-development of skills as it relates to the duties of this job position.
• Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or at least two years of experience with Autodesk modeling software (AutoCAD or Revit), or at least four years of field experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Mechanical drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software and Revit software.
• Basic understanding of what HVAC Mechanical piping systems are.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from two-dimensional drawings.
• Experience in the construction industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural construction documents.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to detail and deadlines.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or  limited physical effort is required.