Entry Level Mechanical Designer
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Your Opportunity
As an Entry Level Mechanical Designer /Engineer-in-Training, you will work with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation and specification of engineered systems and products for project applications, verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct basic interpretations of drawings, codes and other similar materials.
- Perform Revit design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs.
- Work with architectural, interior, structural, electrical and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer /designer.
- Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer /designer.
- Perform basic calculations to analyze and design individual building mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
- Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD and their use as a drafting /design tool; proficiency a plus.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- Ability to receive direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering; Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The staff member frequently is required to sit, talk and hear. The staff member is frequently required to visit and navigate existing facilities and construction sites, which often requires the ability to walk and climb. The staff member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The staff member must occasionally operate a motor vehicle.