Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer / Colby Co. Engineering / Portland, ME (REMOTE) 

Colby Co. Engineering (Colby Co.) is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their multi-disciplinary team of 70 employees.  This can be a remote position. 

What Makes Colby Co. a great place for a Mechanical Designer? Colby Co. Engineering is a privately held, multi-disciplinary team of engineers (civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, fire protection) and architects who work together on a wide range of projects from new construction, historical building renovations to facilities engineering and infrastructure.   

Colby Co thrives on the power of collaboration. They believe engineering and design are truly “team sports”, where every voice matters. As a multidisciplinary firm, they offer a dynamic environment where all team members are integral from the very start of every project.  They champion a collaborative approach and ensure that everyone, not just management actively participates in all internal and client meetings. All team members are encouraged to contribute equally, as well as share valuable insights, ensuring the most efficient and impactful design solutions for our clients. 

​​​As one of Maine’s Top Ten Best Places to Work companies for 7 years, Colby Co. believes the employees and their families come first. Employees enjoy a culture of kindness, generosity, collaboration, and support of lifelong learning.  Colby Co.’s success (95% customer retention) comes from putting their employees and client service first.   

• Colby Co. is seeking an experienced designer and will offer a salary that will be competitive and commensurate with the experience the candidate brings to the role.  
• In addition to base salary, Colby Co. offers an annual discretionary bonus and an anniversary bonus to recognize years of service with the company.  
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match. 
• Health, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance plans.  
• Personal Time Off (PTO) for vacation and/or sick leave.  
• Paid holidays – all Federal and Maine state holidays. 
• Four weeks of paid parental leave within three months of the qualifying event (birth or adoption). 
• Accrued paid time off for military leave. 
• A monthly cell phone stipend. 
• Free monthly parking pass at our company lot. 
• Two volunteer days per calendar year with pay. 
• Summer office hours from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. 
• Flex Hours. 
• State Park vehicle passes. 
• Continuing education fees and/or tuition is available to employees on a case-by- case basis. 
• Company outings which may include Bruins, Red Sox and/or Patriots games, ski trips, outdoor adventure, golf outings, holiday parties, kids holiday party, company picnics and bowling. 

• 5 years of drafting/design experience, preferably at a consulting engineering firm.  
• Ability to create plans and drawings for a broad range of mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, industrial systems (pumps, heat exchangers, custom ductwork, piping, etc.), system controls, boiler design and machine design and ensure that they meet customer specifications and can be effectively produced and installed.  
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed 2D and 3D models. 
• Strong spatial visualization skills to create and manipulate complex designs. 
• The ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other designers to achieve project goals. 
• Attention to detail to ensure that designs are accurate and meet project specifications. 
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas to team members 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines. 
• Quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD MEP. 
• Experience with Revit or other BIM a plus. 
• Experience with Trane Trace 700 and or DOE2 a plus. 
• Experience working on federal contract projects a plus.  
• Sustainable design experience a plus. 
• Ability to obtain government clearances. 

• Translate conceptual sketches and ideas provided by mechanical engineers for a variety of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, system controls) into detailed plans and digital models using a variety of software.   
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to engineering specifications.  
• Work with CAD programs to test and verify a modeled structure or system. 
• ​​​​​​​Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams, primarily in-house but also with subconsultants. 

KMA HR Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.