What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Designer position at Horwitz?
For over 100 years, owners, builders, and facility managers have partnered with Horwitz to design, install, and maintain their mechanical systems. Horwitz is a differentiator in specialty contracting with a wealth of knowledge and has expanded to over 4,000 projects per year and over 350 employees. We have been partners on some of the largest and most important projects ever built in the Twin Cities.
Horwitz has impressive expertise in a broad array of market segments: commercial/institutional, technology, medical/healthcare, entertainment, industrial, manufacturing, multi-level housing, and hospitality.
Position Overview:
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will act as point person for selection and layout of HVAC, Plumbing and Process Piping equipment and systems for commercial and light industrial projects.
- Establish and communicate goals/needs to those assigned to your projects.
- Travel to jobsites as required. The majority of work is within a 50-mile radius of the Twin Cities.
- Help meet or beat budget on jobs you are working on.
- Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, Motivated, Can-do and Curious.
What we're looking for:
- 8 years of experience in the HVAC industry, with experience in a lead role.
- Working knowledge and first-hand experience in the following types of projects:
- Biotech
- Heat Pumps
- Chiller Plants (500-2000 Tons)
- Light industrial applications
- Clean Rooms
- Manufacturing
- Commercial buildings
- Medical facilities
- DOAS Systems
- Pharmaceutical
- Experienced in the following Programs:
- Autodesk Products (AutoCAD, Navisworks, ReCap, Revit)
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams)
- Trane Trace3D Plus
- Experience with SysQue and Trimble Total Station will be a plus but not necessary.
- Strong understanding of Minnesota Building Codes (Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Energy, Building, Fire, etc.)
- Strong understanding of industry guidelines (ASHRAE, ASPE, ASSE, ASME, ASHE, etc.)
What we'd like:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associates Degree in HVAC Design preferred but not required
- Familiar with Point Cloud Generation of existing facilities and utilizing for coordination purposes
WHY HORWITZ?
Our reputation and legacy include hiring and retaining exceptional people. We harness intelligent focus and collaboration while using cutting-edge technology. The Horwitz Team is engaged to work productively with our clients and vendors to outperform our clients’ expectations.
Horwitz offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefit package including PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k, Health Insurance, and a generous Tuition Assistance program.
