Growth‑Driven Mechanical Designer (AutoCAD/Revit)

Prairie Engineers, P.C.; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join a collaborative team supporting mechanical and plumbing drawings and BIM models for government facilities across the nation.

You will turn markups into construction documents, coordinate with other disciplines, and assist with specifications, takeoffs, and cost estimates. Advancement to senior roles is possible as you grow with the firm.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; technical certificate or associate's degree in drafting, design, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Experience producing mechanical and plumbing (including HVAC) drawings using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge: Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings; working knowledge of HVAC and fire protection systems and relevant codes and regulations.
• Software: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite; Revit MEP proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and plumbing drawings and Revit/BIM models for new and renovated military and government facilities, under the direction of licensed engineers.
• Turn engineering markups and calculations into clear, coordinated construction documents.
• Coordinate models and drawings with other design disciplines; identify and resolve clashes.
• Help prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Incorporate review comments, help draft RFI responses and submittal reviews for engineer approval, and prepare record drawings.
• Grow into project coordination roles with potential advancement to Senior Engineering Designer.

Skills

AutoCAD Proficiency

Revit Proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Drafting/Design certificate or associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join a collaborative team supporting mechanical and plumbing drawings and BIM models for government facilities across the nation.

You will turn markups into construction documents, coordinate with other disciplines, and assist with specifications, takeoffs, and cost estimates. Advancement to senior roles is possible as you grow with the firm.