Mechanical Designer

SSOE Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their Advanced Technology division in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves designing innovative solutions for high-tech manufacturing facilities, collaborating with engineering teams and project managers, and ensuring adherence to specifications for complex designs.

Candidates must have proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with HVAC design standards. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency working with AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with HVAC design standards and codes including ASHRAE 62.1.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive technical project plans and specifications.
• Lead the creation of designs for industrial piping and HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to perform load calculations and sizing.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with HVAC design standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

PIPE-FLO

Job description

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high‑tech facility design, offering top‑tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross‑disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients’ needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in‑house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi‑discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting‑edge techniques and state‑of‑the‑art software, we deliver industry‑leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in the design process of cutting‑edge industrial and high‑tech manufacturing facilities for some of the world's leading high‑tech enterprises. As a Mechanical Designer at SSOE, you will collaborate with fellow designers, engineering teams, and Senior Project Managers to develop innovative solutions for intricate and challenging designs, incorporating the latest design methodologies while ensuring adherence to specifications and timely project completion. This position is an onsite role that will require you to work onsite each day and be located in the N. Phoenix, AZ area. Remote or hybrid work arrangements for this role are not available.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry‑leading AI Large Language Models, vibe‑coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models aligning with project requirements and client expectations.
• Lead the creation, refinement, and finalization of designs encompassing industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, HVAC ducting, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, motor control, process chemicals, fire protection, and potentially other mechanical building systems.
• Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maintain precise environmental conditions that include specific materials, specifications, and/or implement measures to control factors like temperature, humidity, air filtration, particle levels, etc.
• Apply established design techniques, exercising judgment to adapt and modify design concepts while ensuring compliance with company and team CAD standards for quality control.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to perform load calculations, airflow balancing, and equipment sizing to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and air quality control environments.
• Collaborate closely with design teams, Engineers, Project Managers, and stakeholders to address specific objectives, complex features, and propose viable solutions to unique challenges.
• Facilitate seamless coordination among various design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) to fulfill design package requirements.
• Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting design issues during construction as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields is a plus.
• Proficiency working with AutoCAD is required. Experience with other tools, such as Revit, Navisworks, PIPE‑FLO, or other similar tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC design standards and codes including ASHRAE 62.1, IMC, NFPA 90A, and local building codes relevant to mechanical system design.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with designs that contain HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pump hydraulics, exhaust, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, or other similar mechanical building systems.
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration and clear client interaction during design reviews and RFIs.
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.