Mechanical Designer

DPS Group Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer II in our Cary, NC office to design HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for biotech, pharma, and electronics manufacturing facilities.

You will work closely with Lead Engineers and project teams to develop construction drawings, calculations, and specifications. The role requires 5+ years experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with design of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and technical teams to develop design deliverables (construction drawings, specs, surveys, reports, calculations, cost estimates).
• Design HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for high technology facilities (pharma, biotech, electronics).
• Apply industry best practices for energy efficiency and system design.
• Oversee heating/cooling load calculations using building simulation software.
• Oversee liquid/gas pipe network modeling and piping stress analysis.
• Visit client sites to gather information and coordinate design with vendors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Our Cary, NC office is adding a Mechanical Designer ll to the team. The Mechanical Designer ll will work closely with Lead Engineers to design mechanical systems for Biotech and Pharmaceutical and Semiconductor clients. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for specific aspects of an assigned project, including evaluation, recommendation, and investigation of solutions that best meet the client’s needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with design and technical teams, including the Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Architects, and Project Specialists, while supporting the development of design deliverables, such as Construction drawings, specifications, surveys, reports, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Design HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems and other major mechanical equipment for high technology facilities including pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, and electronics manufacturing.
• Ensure the proper application of industry standard practices and innovations relating to energy efficiency, utilities, HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems design.
• Oversee the performance of heating & cooling load calculations using building simulation software.
• Oversee the performance of liquid and gas pipe network modeling using PIPE-FLO fluid flow analysis software to design and analyze fluid piping systems.
• Ensure the use of appropriate piping system stress analysis software to determine weight, pressure, temperature, & earthquake impacts on system design.
• Visit client sites to obtain relevant information.
• Interact with equipment vendors to coordinate design work.

Requirements:

• Bachelors/Master of Mechanical Engineering degree with 5+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must have strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including a proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Navisworks.
• Be design-oriented with a positive "can-do" attitude and willingness to learn and think outside the box
• Must be well organized, engaged, flexible, and self-motivated
• Maintain a professional and productive relationship with clients and co-workers

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a client-first mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.