Junior Mechanical Designer - CAD & HVAC Layouts

DPR Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, part of the DPR Family of Companies, seeks an Associate Mechanical Designer to assist with drawings, specifications and calculations under close supervision. You will help develop basic mechanical layouts for HVAC, piping and equipment, and collaborate with engineers and modelers to produce coordinated deliverables.

Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification in progress is preferred; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• No experience required.
• EIT certification in progress or intent to pursue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the production of mechanical drawings, specifications, and calculations with tasks that are specific and clearly defined.
• Supports development of basic mechanical layouts for HVAC, piping and equipment systems.
• Performs basic drafting, layout, and documentation tasks with guidance from engineers and senior designers.
• Supports construction administration activities, including shop drawing review and RFIs, under supervision.
• Utilizes CAD software to create 2D drawings and assist with development of 3D mechanical models.
• Collaborates with engineers, designers, and modelers to support timely project delivery.
• Incorporates feedback and redline comments to improve technical skills and design accuracy.

Skills

Drafting

2D drawings

3D modeling

HVAC basics

Piping

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAD software

Job description

GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, part of the DPR Family of Companies, seeks an Associate Mechanical Designer to assist with drawings, specifications and calculations under close supervision. You will help develop basic mechanical layouts for HVAC, piping and equipment, and collaborate with engineers and modelers to produce coordinated deliverables.

Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification in progress is preferred; no prior experience required.