What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at GPD Group?
Mechanical Designer
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of nearly 800 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer for our Energy team in our Akron, OH, and Houston/Dallas, TX office locations.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Relevant design engineering experience with 2 to 5 years of experience.
- Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Ability to design/draft mechanical aspects of Well Connects and Pig Launchers/Receivers.
- Ability to design/draft Compressor Stations and Metering and Regulating (M&R) Stations, relevant to industry.
- Experience and understanding using ASME B31.X codes.
- Have a working knowledge of IBC, NEC codes, NFPA codes, and construction methods.
- Understanding of the components in the mechanical design and estimate BOM quantities.
- AutoCAD experience required. Bluebeam and MS Office products experience preferred.
- Ability to coordinate QA/QC design reviews.
- Ability to help keep projects on schedule and have the appropriate communication skills to accomplish this.
- Must be organized and possess strong communication skills and professional writing skills.
- Ability to add value to weekly calls with utility companies and clients.
- Experience in supporting architects and engineers in design and organized documentation for project work.
- Ability to work within a team environment with individuals from various offices and disciplines, throughout design.
- Travel and field work will be required on occasion.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Oil and Gas projects with mechanical design and documentation using AutoCAD.
- Being a flexible team member and willing to help with AutoCAD wherever the company’s needs exist.
- Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources, and client requirements.
- Problem solving such as planning, researching design solutions, components, products, and alternatives.
- Collaboration with all disciplines and stakeholders.
- Travel and field work to collect data, develop solutions, and meet with clients.
GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. If you are willing to put in the time and effort to play a meaningful role in our success, you will enjoy a highly rewarding career at GPD Group.
