Mechanical Designer I

HFA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HFA, an employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm, seeks an entry-level HVAC designer. You will assist in drafting construction documents for building systems and coordinate with engineers, architects, and project teams in a collaborative environment.

You will apply national standards (IMC/IPC/ASHRAE) under supervision and develop skills in REVIT and Trane Trace.

Qualifications

• Entry level or individuals with 1-5 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design.
• Assist with design, drafting construction documents for building systems.
• Apply knowledge from national standards (IMC, IPC, ASHRAE) under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Designer will assist Mechanical Engineer/Team to draft construction documents for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Independently tackle minor challenges with support from team leads.
• Apply national standards and collaborate with architects and engineers.
• Develop skills in REVIT and travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Drafting

Construction documents

Independent problem solving

Tools

REVIT

Trane Trace

Job description

This is great opportunity to learn about design and teamwork within the design side of the building industry. We seek entry level or individuals with 1-5 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design of building systems.

Successful candidates will be involved with: construction document creation; technical design; execute project production schedules; coordination with other professional disciplines (structural engineers, electrical engineers and architects, to name a few) and will work under a licensed professional engineer in a collaborative team environment.

About HFA - Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm who thrives in a people-first environment. Employee ownership isn't just a structure - it's a mindset that fuels everything we do. This mindset empowers us to think beyond our roles, pushing us to find innovative solutions that strengthen our client relationships and deepen our connections with our people internally. We believe that our people are our greatest asset which aligns with our culture code: We aspire to be a people-first culture of empowerment where talent thrives.

The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients. This approach ensures that every decision aligns with our purpose: Leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With our focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule. We provide our team members with professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Designer will assist Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design Team to design, implement and draft construction documents in support of clients' building program, including HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Designer should utilize education and experience to independently tackle minor challenges as they arise on projects, with the support and/or direction of the Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Team lead.
• Designer should start to apply knowledge gained from national standards (such as IMC, IPC, ASHRAE) and experience into construction documents, with oversight from Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Team Lead.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designer will develop skills in REVIT, relevant national codes and travel to project as necessary (as required by client). Designer will become familiar with software assisting the design process, such as Trane Trace.
• Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements.
• Designer shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to Mechanical Engineer for final review.
• Depending on needs of client and team, Designer could have direct contact with client on a regular basis.