Mechanical Designer

Vestal Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vestal Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Designer to design mechanical systems, process support utilities, and building services including plumbing, piping, HVAC, fire protection, and materials handling.

You will review design deliverables for codes and standards, coordinate with designers, engineers, and project managers, perform field observations, calculations, sizing and inspections, and contribute to quality control and project management procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is required.
• Familiar with Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revizto Inventor, to name a few, is preferred.
• Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Mechanical systems, process support utility and mechanical building systems (plumbing, piping, HVAC, fire protection, materials processing and handling, and mechanical utilities).
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Adhere to schedules and work assigned projects to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other designers, engineers, project managers, and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.
• Perform field observations and obtain information about existing conditions for select projects.
• Perform analysis, calculations, system selection and sizing, studies, detailed designs, specifications, schedules, estimates and inspections on assigned projects.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Design engineering

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revizto

Inventor

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Designer will design mechanical systems, process support utility and mechanical building systems.

JOB DUTIES:

• Design Mechanical systems, process support utility and mechanical building systems (plumbing, piping, HVAC, fire protection, materials processing and handling, and mechanical utilities).
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Adhere to schedules and work assigned projects to ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with other designers, engineers, project managers, and other team members assigned to a project or task, and support work progress and results.
• Perform field observations and obtain information about existing conditions for select projects.
• Perform analysis, calculations, system selection and sizing, studies, detailed designs, specifications, schedules, estimates and inspections on assigned projects.
• Comply with Company’s Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar is required.
• Familiar with Revit, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revizto Inventor, to name a few, is preferred.
• Experience with, and understanding of, Engineering, Architecture, and Construction terminology is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Must comply with Vestal Corporations’ core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.