Mechanical Designer

CEMS Engineering, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEMS Engineering, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Designer with MEP experience to design and lay out building mechanical systems and controls for a variety of projects.

You will generate drawings, diagrams, and data packages, and work with engineers, architects, and project teams to refine designs and ensure constructability. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of drafting/CAD, strong communication, and experience supporting engineering teams in mechanical, electrical, and systems integration environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years drafting, design, and/or CAD experience in engineering design.
• Experience as mechanical MEP designer on building or facilities projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce a wide range of mechanical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and data packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project teams to refine designs.
• Ensure designs are constructible and meet project requirements.

Skills

CAD drafting

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Mechanical Designer

About Us: CEMS, a multi-discipline Architecture and Engineering firm that serves Federal, Municipal, and Private clients in the Carolinas and throughout the East Coast, seeks to continue our sustained growth in our Summerville, SC office.

Position

CEMS Engineering, Inc. is looking to hire a Mechanical Designer with MEP experience. The designer should have experience in the design and layout of building mechanical systems and controls. The individual will serve as the designer on a wide variety of complex mechanical systems for facility projects. Candidates should have a sound technical foundation and strong communication skills. The designer should be able to work independently and take initiative. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background supporting engineering teams in mechanical, electrical, and systems integration environments for various design and development projects. The role involves producing a wide range of engineering documentation, including mechanical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and technical data packages, and collaborating with engineers, architects, and project team members to refine designs, solve integration challenges, and ensure constructability.

Job Location

This position is an on-site position at our Summerville, SC office, 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess drafting, design, and/or CAD experience in engineering design.
• Prior experience working as a mechanical MEP designer on building or facilities projects.
• Strong oral and communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience with technical writing of various documents such as reports, specifications, manuals.
• Ability to pass a background check and access DOD facilities.
• Prior experience working with government entities, i.e. DOD, State, Local Municipalities.
• Possess practical understanding of how designs translate into real-world applications.
• Minimum 5+ years drafting, design, and/or CAD experience in engineering design.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to translate real-world applications into efficient assemblies and drawings for installation, testing, and maintenance.
• Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Certified BIM/CAD professional preferred.
• DoD experience considered a plus.
• Experience in Revit MEP considered a plus.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Mechanical Designer will work primarily in an office environment. Periodic travel to project sites will be required. Work on project sites involves exposure to extreme temperatures, climbing ladders, confined spaces, and unfavorable elements found in new construction sites. Use of safety equipment such as hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and respiratory protection will be required.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; also to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision & Hearing: Seeing and hearing in the normal visual and audial range with or without correction.