Mechanical Designer 3 (PA)

ZAP Engineering; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO (accrued)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

ZAP Engineering seeks a Mechanical Designer 3 to support Bethlehem, PA projects. The role focuses on creating 3D models from scans, drawings, and vendor data, and generating detailed mechanical drawings for bids and construction.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple disciplines, producing GA and M drawings, and ensuring output accuracy. Requires 7+ years of drafting, CAD proficiency, and leadership experience in a heavy industrial context.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 7+ years of drafting or modeling experience using AutoDesk products is required.
• 6 months to 3 years of leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models from 3D scans, plant drawings, P&ID’s and EFDs.
• Create 3D models from vendor drawings and plant layouts.
• Prepare 2D/3D general arrangement and mechanical design drawings for bid, approval and construction.
• Coordinate with disciplines to ensure accurate models and outputs.
• Lead, train, and advise managers as needed.

Skills

7+ years drafting

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Coast Engineering - Bethlehem, PA 18018

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $40.00 - $52.00

Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Design

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE

Mechanical Designer 3

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 industry 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

QualificationsEducation

• Associates Degree in related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Type of Experience Needed to be Successful

• 7+ years previous drafting or modeling experience utilizing AutoDesk products is required.
• 6 months – 3 years of leadership experience is required.

Specialized Skills

• Basic understanding of heavy industrial plants, their requirements and how they operate.
• Able to accurately 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 job does not have direct supervisory responsibilities, however, this position leads, trains, and advises the manager.

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

The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. On sites, you run into the possibility of distractions from OSHA hazards, industrial materials, machinery & equipment, dangerous chemical substances, and interruptions requiring the employee to answer questions from others. Must be able to drive to sites or meetings with clients. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.