Mechanical Designer

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A growing Construction Management firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer for their Minneapolis office. This role involves creating technical documentation and system layouts for building environmental systems, focusing on precision and collaboration. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to project outcomes through technical expertise and team coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a design-focused role involving building systems or HVAC infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of major building infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Create fully integrated system plans with design professionals.
• Produce comprehensive system schematics and layouts using digital drafting tools.
• Oversee timelines, costs, and deliverables throughout the design process.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Detail Orientation

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate-level technical education

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners is collaborating with a growing Construction Management firm focused on building top of the line educational facilities across the country. They are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Designer to their local office in the Twin Cities.

Role Overview

This role focuses on delivering top-tier technical documentation and system layouts for building environmental systems, with a strong emphasis on precision, efficiency, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal part in shaping project outcomes through hands-on technical input and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with design professionals to create fully integrated system plans
• Conduct field reviews to document and verify current infrastructure
• Select and scale components to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness
• Take full responsibility for technical standards and document quality
• Produce comprehensive system schematics and layouts using digital drafting tools (e.g., CAD and BIM platforms)
• Review designs for compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
• Analyze issues and develop practical, timely solutions
• Respond proactively to project challenges, engaging with peers as needed
• Oversee timelines, costs, and deliverables throughout the design process
• Assist in the formulation of holistic design strategies
• Collaborate with site teams to align evolving design intent with field conditions
• Help project leads track scope evolution and flag potential contractual impacts
• Associate-level technical education or equivalent hands-on experience in environmental or mechanical systems
• 5+ years in a design-focused role involving building systems or HVAC infrastructure
• Effective critical thinker with a methodical problem-solving approach
• Meticulous with a strong eye for detail
• Adept at working with internal and external collaborators
• Known for professionalism, ethical conduct, and fostering mutual respect
• Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Consistently meets deadlines while maintaining high accuracy
• Holds self and team accountable for project milestones
• Working knowledge of major building infrastructure systems
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
• Technologically savvy, with experience in industry-standard office and design tools
• Confident in interpreting and marking up engineering drawings and schematics
• Willing to adapt to shifting schedules and project demands
• Able to support, coach, and develop junior team members in technical disciplines

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Construction, and Building Construction

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