Mechanical Designer

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer focused on HVAC and plumbing systems for a range of facilities. The role emphasizes understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, and BIM coordination using AutoCAD and Revit within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of mechanical design experience, knowledge of relevant codes, and the ability to work under the Engineer of Record to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Four years minimum mechanical design experience in consulting engineering
• EI certificate from New Mexico SBLPES is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software
• Significant mechanical and plumbing design experience
• Federal project experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Equipment selection and mechanical plan layout with BIM design environment participation
• Assist in developing project technical standards, processes, and procedures
• Work under Engineer of Record guidance to meet schedules and budgets
• Provide field observation reports of onsite analysis and consultation
• Collaborate with project team to execute from concept to completion and respond to RFIs
• Maintain vendor relationships and stay current on mechanical system trends

Skills

HVAC design

PFDs & P&IDs

Client interaction

BIM coordination

Education

Engineer Intern certificate (NM SBLPES)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson & Company is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to assist our mechanical engineering and design team, with a focus on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, governmental, and educational facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background and understanding of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, piping, process systems, control systems, PFDs, and P&IDs.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Equipment selection, mechanical plan layout, cost estimating, coordination with other consultants and team members, and client interaction. Develop and design within a BIM design environment
• Assist in developing project technical standards, processes, and procedures
• Ability to take direction from the Engineer of Record (EOR) and complete projects within project schedules and assigned budgets
• Provide field observation reports of onsite analysis and consultation
• Collaborate with the internal and external project team to execute a project from concept to completion, including meeting attendance, site visits, response to RFIs, submittal review, and responses
• Maintain rapport with industry vendors and stay up to date on the latest mechanical system trends and solutions appropriate to building technologies and the design/construction industry

Codes And Standards

The candidate must have a working knowledge and familiarity with several mechanical design codes and software. Some of these may include:

• International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• International Plumbing Code (IPC)
• Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
• Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
• ASME Standards
• ASHRAE Standards
• Piping codes, B31.1, B31.3
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• National CAD Standards (NCS)

Software

• Autodesk AutoCAD Engineering and construction software
• Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Microsoft Office software
• Bluebeam Revu

Required Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of mechanical design experience in the consulting engineering field
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate from New Mexico SBLPES is a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other design-related software
• Significant mechanical and plumbing design experience
• Experience with federal projects is a plus

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $110,000+ (based on experience)

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.