Mechanical Designer I

Careers; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers in Houston seeks a Mechanical Designer I to provide design assistance on selected projects and collaborate with BIM staff to deliver a quality product on schedule. You will prepare drawings, organize files, and solve engineering problems while continuing your professional development.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering degree or a related technical credential with 1–2 years of related experience and familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office; strong communication

Qualifications

• Basic industry knowledge in building construction and design.
• Revit and AutoCAD drafting experience and ability to read construction drawings.
• Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word).
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide design assistance on selected projects and work with designers and BIM staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.
• Prepare drawings and sketches for final drawings and construction documents.
• Organize and maintain project files and maintain a neat work area.
• Solve engineering problems using experience and education; ask for assistance when needed.
• Continue learning through seminars and continuing education opportunities.
• Assist with calculations and equipment sizing as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Technical Associate Degree with 1 year of related work experience

High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related work experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

HIRING A MECHANICAL DESIGNER I IN HOUSTON ACCOUNTABILITY

Provide design assistance on selected projects and work with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Learn and apply DBR design standards per appropriate design manual and as directed by the Practice Area Leader PALProvide schematic design information to Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor such as preliminary calculations design distribution equipment sizing and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposedMake calculations using engineering formulas and software for design Responsible for reviewing all calculations with TechnicalTraining MentorResearch and select equipment based on TechnicalTraining Mentor recommendations and fill out schedulesPrepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawingsResearch design options as directed by Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor Document and share that researchResearch code issuesAssure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standardsKeep Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor informed of workloadPrepare preliminary task listEdit specificationsIncorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documentsOrganize and maintain project files Maintain neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team membersSolve engineering problems using experience judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when neededContinue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunitiesPerform additional assignments as requestedneeded

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering orTechnicalAssociate Degree with 1 year of related work experience orHigh School DiplomaGED with 2 years of related work experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic industry knowledge in building construction and design is recommendedRevit and AutoCAD drafting experience and knowledge on reading construction drawingsProficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selectionProficient in Microsoft Office Suite eg Outlook Word or related softwareProficient in using office equipment eg computer copier etcExcellent research and organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDependable and punctualExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedulesAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to effectively meet deadlinesAbility to interact well with clients and co workers in the field and the office 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