Mechanical Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

VAA; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Profit-sharing

Job summary

VAA is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a hybrid/remote role. You will work with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction documents and support during construction.

Responsibilities include CAD isometrics, layout plans, sections, shop draw reviews, and coordinating with clients and vendors. Occasional travel for site observations may be required. Proficiency in Revit and Plant 3D is essential, with HVAC and plumbing design experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HVAC/plumbing design experience or drafting certificate.
• Proficient in Revit 3D and Plant 3D for BIM workflows.
• Ability to prepare complete construction documents with Engineers/PMs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents with Engineers and Project Managers.
• Create isometrics, layout plans, sections per CAD standards.
• Coordinate designs with team members and vendors.
• Review shop drawings and field questions; support during construction.

Skills

HVAC design

Piping isometrics

CAD drafting

Team coordination

Education

Drafting certificate or HVAC design experience

Tools

Revit 3D

Plant 3D

Job description

Mechanical Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Mechanical Designer. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

The Mechanical team designs material handling, process ventilation and building safety systems, process and utility piping and heat exchangers, and building HVAC and plumbing systems for agribusiness, industrial and commercial facilities.

Your role:

The Designer works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction documents and assists during the construction support phase.

• Process & Utility piping isometrics, layout plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards working directly with engineers or project managers.
• Provide direction and distribute work to Technicians.
• Review and back-check the Technician's work.
• Coordinate designs with team members and product vendors.
• Communicate with clients and/or contractors regarding RFI's and field questions.
• Review shop drawings.
• Further develop design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.
• Attend internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.
• May require occasional travel for site observations and field measurements.

Your resume must include:

• Certificate in construction related drafting or related courses and at least three years of HVAC and plumbing design experience OR at least four years of HVAC and plumbing design experience
• Proficiency in Revit 3D and Plant 3D

Starting Hourly Range:

$28.50 - $33.50. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

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