Mechanical Designer II

DBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm based in the US is seeking a Mechanical Designer/EIT in Houston. This role involves acting as the primary designer on projects, coordinating with other disciplines, and preparing specifications and drawings. Candidates should have a solid understanding of engineering principles and have passed the FE/EIT examination. The position offers opportunities for continued learning and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing design duties on engineering projects.
• Ability to interact with designers and clients effectively.
• Familiar with project management tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary designer on projects from kick-off to completion.
• Coordinate design aspects with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare and edit specifications and drawings for various projects.
• Maintain organized project files and work area.

Skills

Design duties

Engineering calculations

Research and selection of equipment

Coordination with other disciplines

Education

Passed the FE/EIT examination

Job description

We’re looking for talented engineers and designers to help us grow.

HIRING A MECHANICAL DESIGNER/EIT IN SAN ANTONIO

ACCOUNTABILITY

Perform design duties on all projects while working with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule. Interacts with other designers and clients as authorized by Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as the primary designer on a project. Shall include all phases of a project from kick-off to completion of construction
• Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design
• Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings
• Research design options and document findings
• Research code issues and asks code officials questions
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards
• Keep Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services
• Prepare preliminary task list
• Edit specifications
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents
• Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed
• Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Passed the FE/EIT examination preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.