Mechanical Designer

Gannett Fleming; Hogestown (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs and benefits

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

GFT seeks a Mechanical Designer for our Building and Places Team in Mechanicsburg, operating on a hybrid schedule with regular office attendance. The role centers on designing efficient HVAC and plumbing systems, coordinating with clients and agencies, and delivering projects within scope and budget.

Responsibilities include REVIT documentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, site visits, QA/QC adherence, and active participation in marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in HVAC and Plumbing design.
• HVAC design including load calculations and equipment performance; ASHRAE guidelines familiarity.
• Plumbing design including water supply and drainage layouts; ASPE guidelines familiarity.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• Experience with REVIT and BIM workflows in mechanical design; Office 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design building HVAC and plumbing systems with calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specs, and coordination.
• Lead and participate in client, agency, utility, and project-team meetings.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.

Skills

HVAC Design

Plumbing Design

REVIT BIM

Office 365

Client coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with mechanical focus

Tools

REVIT

BIM workflows

Office 365

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our Building and Places Team in Mechanicsburg. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg office.

At GFT, the Mechanical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for mechanical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Design of building HVAC and plumbing systems including calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specifications and coordination.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Document work product in REVIT.
• Construction administration services; on-site construction administration, shop drawing review, request for information response, as well as client meetings and coordination.
• Perform site visits, surveys/inspections to evaluate existing building mechanical systems.
• Participate in marketing efforts.
• Project and Task Management

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with mechanical focus
• 2+ years of relevant experience in the design of HVAC and Plumbing systems.
• HVAC design skills including heating and cooling load and equipment performance (pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, chillers) calculation routines and systems' documentation and familiarity with ASHRAE Guidelines
• Plumbing design skills including water supply and drainage systems piping layouts and familiarity with ASPE Guidelines
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• General knowledge base for Building Design and Building Services Coordination, mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) systems layout within REVIT. Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows in Mechanical system design.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 applications.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills are required
• Effective interpersonal communications skills, a team-oriented disposition and work style, where cooperative work sharing and peer-to-peer mentoring is a daily habit.
• Personal inclination to learn and grow via internal training, external training and senior staff mentorship.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Mechanicsburg

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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