Mechanical Designer

Apogee Consulting Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay

Five weeks vacation

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

Paid holidays

License bonuses

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apogee Consulting Group is seeking a mechanical designer to contribute to healthcare design projects. You will design and draft HVAC and plumbing systems, collaborate with engineers, and assess feasibility of concepts while ensuring safety and serviceability.

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD MEP is required, with travel up to 20% depending on project. The firm emphasizes a collaborative design process across disciplines, a flat organizational structure, and opportunities to work on diverse

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• FE exam completed or in progress preferred.
• 4+ years as mechanical designer.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD MEP; strong CAD skills.
• Travel up to 20% depending on project.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft mechanical and plumbing systems (Ductwork, Piping, Sanitary, Domestic water, Medical gas, Compressed air, natural gas, water heating).
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and evaluate design concepts.
• Assess feasibility of design ideas based on safety, function, and serviceability.
• Create detailed drawings, blueprints, and sketches using Revit.
• Develop construction documents and coordinate intermittent submissions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for cohesive design integration.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits.
• Determine optimal routing and sizing of systems.
• Utilize CAD tools to produce accurate designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC coordination

Collaboration

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Trace 3D

Trane TOPSS

MS Office

Job description

Description

Apogee Consulting was founded in 1999 with a core belief in meeting the practical needs of our clients. Born as an electrical design firm, we have evolved into a full-service Architecture and Engineering firm specializing in healthcare design. We are passionate about fostering a truly collaborative design process where architects, engineers, and other disciplines seamlessly work together towards shared goals. Our flat organizational structure encourages individual growth, creativity, and a sense of ownership in every project. With a presence across 38 states, we offer exciting opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects that shape the future of healthcare.

Key Responsibility and Expertise

• Proficient in designing and drafting mechanical and plumbing systems including: Ductwork, Piping, Sanitary systems, Domestic water, Medical gas, Compressed air, natural gas, and water heating systems
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and evaluate design concepts.
• Assess feasibility of design ideas based on safety, function, and serviceability.
• Create detailed drawings, blueprints, and sketches using Revit software.
• Develop construction documents and coordinate intermittent submissions.
• Work closely with other disciplines to ensure cohesive design integration.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits.
• Skilled in determining the optimal routing and sizing of systems.
• High proficiency in computer-aided design tools and software.

Salary

75,000-95,000

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is required
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and working toward professional licensure (PE) (Preferred)
• Experience: 4+ years as a mechanical designer
• Computer Skills: Revit, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD MEP, MS Office Suite, Trane TOPSS, Trace 3D
• Travel: up to 20% depending on project

Benefits

• Generous salary
• Up to five weeks of vacation (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance, Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-matched 401(k)
• 8 paid holidays with 1 birthday floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Professional license bonuses
• Continued educational reimbursement with manager pre-approval.

Apogee does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. As federal contractors, U.S. citizenship is required, and background checks will be performed.