Mechanical Designer

TekWissen LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen LLC in Houston seeks a Mechanical/Structural Designer to support engineers by delivering 3D models, drawings and BOMs per customer requirements. You will supervise outsourced design work, ensure compliance with codes and standards, and produce detailed piping, structural and HVAC drawings for data center facilities.

Strong CAD/BIM skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Revit) and experience with high-density data centers preferred; excellent problem-solving and independent project management

Qualifications

• Possess a technical certification in the design discipline or have at least 10 years of design experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work.
• Experience with CAD and BIM software.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide and check drawings / BOM per customer requirements.
• Prepare bulk MTOs and detailed BOMs with no supervision from Engineer (preferred).
• Ensure drawings follow the Engineering and QA/QC standards.
• Prepare and complete various Mechanical, Piping, Structural deliverable drawings and documents such as piping layout/general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping schedule, piping tie-point/ interface drawings, piping insulation details, structural general arrangement drawings, structural weld details /notes, structural connection detail drawings, foundation support details, equipment mounting / support details, pipe support details, weight / COG reports, manual valve list, HVAC ducting, instrumentation, flow diagrams, Process and Instrument Diagrams, pump alignment drawings, handrails / ladders, walkways, and stairs as per OSHA, platform and grating detailed drawings, etc.
• Supervise the outsourcing of engineering design work to 3rd party engineering / design firms.
• Review, as required, vendor data and drawings to ensure compliance with client specifications or applicable standards.
• Produce report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to Project/Client/Third Party, as required.
• Provide “Lessons learned” feedback and utilize findings from the process to update tools and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Piping design

Structural design

CAD software

BIM

Problem solving

Independent work

Client communication

Education

Technical Certification

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

SAP

MS Office 365

PDF Editors

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client Limited is an oilfield services company and has more than 140 nationalities working in more than 120 countries. This Client has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London and The Hague. This Client is the world’s largest offshore drilling company.

Job Description:

• The role of Mechanical / Structural Designer is to support the Engineers and Engineering Manager in providing 3D models, drawings and equipment BOM as per customer requirements independently.
• The Mechanical / Structural Designer will support the service personnel in solving problems by simulating the problems in drawings.
• The Mechanical / Structural Designer will be able to work on simple Engineering Work Request and comply with all departmental Work Instructions and Engineering Standards.
• The Mechanical / Structural Designer will be responsible for creating and checking drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the mechanical, piping, and structuralscopes of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements and Industrial Standards they produce.
• The Mechanical / Structural Designer is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and analysis of factual information

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Designer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide and check drawings / BOM as per customer requirements.
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials) with no supervision from Engineer (preferred)
• Ensure drawings follow the Engineering and QA/QC standards.
• Prepare and complete various Mechanical, Piping, Structural deliverable drawings and documents such as piping layout/general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping schedule, piping tie-point/ interface drawings, piping insulation details, structural general arrangement drawings, structural weld details /notes, structural connection detail drawings, foundation support details, equipment mounting / support details, pipe support details, weight / COG reports, manual valve list, HVAC ducting, instrumentation, flow diagrams, Process and Instrument Diagrams, pump alignment drawings, handrails / ladders, walkways, and stairs as per OSHA, platform and grating detailed drawings, etc.
• Supervise the outsourcing of engineering design work to 3rd party engineering / design firms.
• Review, as required, vendor data and drawings to ensure compliance with client specifications or applicable standards.
• Produce report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to Project/Client/Third Party, as required.
• Provide “Lessons learned” feedback and utilize findings from the process to update tools and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Educational:

• Designer should be in possession of a Technical Certification in the design discipline or min 10 years experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work.
• Ability to produce drawings / sketches to illustrate design / ideas.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments (preferred)
• Understanding of the purpose of electrical system for facilities.
• General Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to:
• ANSI – American National Standards Institute
• AWS – American Welding Society
• IBC – International Building Code
• MFMA – Metal Framing Manufactures Association
• MSS – Manufactures Standardization Society (Valves and Fittings Industry)
• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software Computer Skills:
• Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
• Solid Works
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Operational knowledge in:
• SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360

Language:

• Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.

General:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
• Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
• Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.

Communication Skills:

• Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
• Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team

Computer Skills:

Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:

• Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
• Solid Works (required)
• Autodesk AutoCAD

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.