Mechanical Designer

Amaris Consulting; Minneapolis, Richmond, Bellevue (MN, VA, WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of water and wastewater treatment systems. The role emphasizes independent development of complex equipment designs and production of detailed 3D models with minimal guidance.

Location options include Minneapolis, Minnesota with a hybrid work model. The candidate should have 5+ years of CAD drafting/design experience and strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD Plant 3D skills, preferably with Revit knowledge as an asset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equivalent CAD drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D, including SOLIDWORKS Routing and Weldments add-ins. Revit experience is an asset.
• Specialized experience in mechanical design of water/wastewater skids or plants.
• CSWP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed 3D CAD models and designs (70%) for water and wastewater treatment systems, including general arrangements, complex equipment, skid/module assemblies, piping layouts, and Balance of Plant (BOP) designs.
• Produce 2D fabrication and spool drawings, piping isometrics, and bills of materials (BOMs) (30%) to support manufacturing, fabrication, and installation.
• Ensure all designs and engineering documentation comply with project specifications, applicable engineering standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate designs, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate proactively regarding project progress, schedules, design changes, and technical challenges.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, and high-quality deliverables while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

3D CAD modeling

Independent problem solving

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD Plant 3D

SOLIDWORKS Routing

Weldments add-ins

Revit

Job description

We are looking an Mechanical Designerto join our engineering team, supporting the design and development of water and wastewater treatment systems. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of 3D system design and/or Balance of Plant (BOP) design, with the ability to independently develop complex equipment designs and produce detailed 3D models with minimal guidance.

Working within multidisciplinary project teams, the Mechanical Designer will create comprehensive 3D CAD models and project documentation, including general arrangements, skid and module assemblies, fabrication details, piping layouts, piping isometrics, and bills of materials (BOMs). This role is essential to ensuring high-quality designs that support manufacturing, installation, and overall project execution.

Location:Oakville (ON) - Canada / OR Minneapolis (Minnesota), Richmond (Virginia), Bellevue (Washington) - US.

Work Mode: hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed 3D CAD models and designs (70%) for water and wastewater treatment systems, including general arrangements, complex equipment, skid/module assemblies, piping layouts, and Balance of Plant (BOP) designs.
• Produce 2D fabrication and spool drawings, piping isometrics, and bills of materials (BOMs) (30%) to support manufacturing, fabrication, and installation.
• Ensure all designs and engineering documentation comply with project specifications, applicable engineering standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams to coordinate designs, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate proactively regarding project progress, schedules, design changes, and technical challenges.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, and high-quality deliverables while meeting project deadlines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of equivalent CAD drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D, including experience with SOLIDWORKS Routing and Weldments add-ins. Revit experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards and practices.
• Specialized experience in mechanical design of water/wastewater skids or plants.
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Industrial, Municipal, or Microelectronics markets is preferred.
• CSWP (Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional) certification is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, solve complex problems, and identify solutions from a broader perspective.
• Ability to act as a technical resource and provide guidance to junior designers.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

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Who are we?

Amaris Consulting isan independent technologyconsulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 – the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!