Mechanical Designer – BIM & MEP for Government Facilities

Prairie Engineers, P.C.; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance on day one

Professional development

Job summary

Prairie Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team of engineers delivering mechanical and plumbing drawings and Revit/BIM models for government facilities across the United States. You will turn engineering markups into coordinated construction documents, coordinate with other design disciplines, and help prepare specifications, takeoffs, and cost estimates.

We offer mentorship, career development, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical certificate or associate's degree in drafting, design, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience producing mechanical and plumbing (including HVAC) drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings; working knowledge of HVAC and fire protection systems and relevant codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite; Revit MEP proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and plumbing drawings and Revit/BIM models for new and renovated military and government facilities, under the direction of licensed engineers.
• Turn engineering markups and calculations into clear, coordinated construction documents.
• Coordinate models and drawings with other design disciplines; identify and resolve clashes.
• Help prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Incorporate review comments, help draft RFI responses and submittal reviews for engineer approval, and prepare record drawings.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate or associate's degree in drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prairie Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our team of engineers delivering mechanical and plumbing drawings and Revit/BIM models for government facilities across the United States. You will turn engineering markups into coordinated construction documents, coordinate with other design disciplines, and help prepare specifications, takeoffs, and cost estimates.

We offer mentorship, career development, and a competitive benefits package.