Mechanical Designer

powerdesigninc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Mechanical Designer to craft mechanical and plumbing designs for large-scale projects. You’ll engage in HVAC load calculations, select equipment and lay out ductwork and piping to meet performance criteria.

Collaborate with Revit CADD technicians and project teams, ensuring quality and constructability while communicating with customers and authorities as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of mechanical/plumbing design experience.
• Strong knowledge of constructability and design fundamentals for mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Experience with HVAC load calculations and duct sizing and design.
• Ability to read blueprints, submittals and specifications and perform basic plumbing calculations.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes IPC/IMC/IBC/ASHRAE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design solutions for mechanical and plumbing systems, considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide design direction and support to team members, including coordinating with Revit CADD technicians for quality and constructability reviews.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project teams and inspecting authorities.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Plumbing design

Revit/CADD coordination

HVAC load calculations

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

CADD

Trane Trace / HVAC software

Job description

About the Position

The Mechanical Designer at Power Design is the brain behind the design of mechanical and plumbing systems on our large-scale projects. As the Mechanical Designer, you’ll work on HVAC load and plumbing flow calculations, equipment selections, and ductwork and piping layouts to ensure efficient and high-quality system performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solutions for mechanical and plumbing systems by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members, including working directly with Revit CADD technicians to ensure quality and review constructability.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Team player who always acts with customers in mind and thrives in a constantly changing and evolving environment with at least 3 years of relevant mechanical/plumbing design experience.
• Working knowledge of constructability and strong design fundamentals for mechanical and plumbing systems and installation methods required.
• Experience with VRV, WSHP, and DX Split systems and/or CADD/Revit experience preferred; bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes (IPC, IMC, IBC, ASHRAE).
• Excellent communicator who can read and interpret blueprints, submittals, and specifications and perform basic plumbing calculations.
• Knowledge of HVAC load calculations using Trane Trace or similar HVAC load and energy analysis programs, as well as experience in duct sizing, layout, and design for air systems.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide