Mechanical Designer 2 (PA)

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Disability Insurance

Job summary

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer 2 in Bethlehem, PA. This role focuses on creating 3D models from scans, drawings, and vendor drawings, and coordinating with disciplines to ensure accurate designs.

You will prepare 2D/3D drawings for bid, review with customers, and support general arrangement and mechanical design tasks. Strong CAD skills and field-ready project capability are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous drafting or modeling experience utilizing AutoDesk products is required.
• Ability to read and interpret existing plant, equipment, and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models from scans, drawings, P&ID’s and EFD’s; model plant layouts, chutes, ducts, piping and structural steel.
• Prepare 2D and 3D general arrangement and mechanical design drawings for bid, approval and construction.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure accurate, complete models and output; assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Project management

Driving

Cad software knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Mechanical Designer 2

Department

Mechanical Design

Reports To

Mechanical Design Supervisor

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm

Travel Required

Up to 20%

Location

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Management

No

Eeo

Professionals

Job Family

Professionals

A Little About Us

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Bethlehem, Pennsylvania office, we execute heavy industrial projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

About Your Role

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating 3D models based on 3D scans, existing plant drawings, P&ID drawings, equipment flow diagrams and vendor drawings. Modeling will include new equipment, existing equipment, chutes, ducts, piping, existing steel and supporting steel. They coordinate with various disciplines to ensure accurate and comprehensive designs. Additionally, they prepare general arrangement drawings, mechanical design drawings, and demolition drawings, ensuring all output reflects the engineered design accurately.

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling
  • Utilize 3D scans, existing plant drawings, P&ID’s and EFD’s.
  • Create 3D Models from vendor drawings.
  • Create 3D models of plant layouts, chutes, ducts, piping and structural steel.
  • Coordinate with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.
• Drawings
  • Prepare 2D and 3D conceptual drawings to review with customers.
  • Create general arrangement drawings from a 3D model.
  • Create mechanical design drawings from a 3D model.
  • Prepare drawings for bid, approval and construction.
  • Drawings must contain all necessary and accurate information required for bidding, fabrication and erection.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

Company Hours

This position works from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.

40-Hour Work Week

Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload.

Evenings/Weekends/OT

As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s Degree in related field preferred.

Type Of Experience Needed To Be Successful

• 5+ years previous drafting or modeling experience utilizing AutoDesk products is required.

Specialized Skills

• Able to read and interpret existing plant, equipment, and structural drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Organization and effective time management.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Must have a valid, active driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Competent user of technology and software to execute daily tasks, including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, is necessary in this role.

Supervisory Expectations

• This role’s work progress is monitored by the supervisor; incumbent follows precedents and procedures and may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by the supervisor.

Independence of Action

• This position sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with little or no guidance to follow, although precedents may exist, the supervisor provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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