Mechanical Designer I – Part-Time CAD/Drafting Pro (On Call)

Bowman Consulting; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Mechanical Designer I for a part-time, on-call role in Towson, MD. Working under licensed engineers, you will translate sketches into permittable mechanical and plumbing drawings using CAD software, collaborating with engineers and project teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include transforming designs, learning from senior staff, and assisting with client coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• Associate’s degree mechanical drafting and/or design preferred.
• Entry level position, no prior experience required. Any drafting and engineering technician experience in mechanical, plumbing or construction industry a plus.
• Experience with computer applications and mechanical engineering design software such as AutoCAD or REVIT, and familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Ability to process engineering changes to existing drawings preferred.
• Knowledge of design and drafting procedures preferred.
• Design experience to include successfully creating 3-D mechanical models and/or to create drawings from 3-D models.

Responsibilities

• Transform initial sketches and rough product designs into working documents using CAD or other mechanical design software.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to integrate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, and other plan components.
• Utilize design tools, networks, tool palettes, and templates to complete design work.
• Utilize Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create accurate and comprehensive mechanical and plumbing drawings and diagrams.
• Verify accuracy of models and/or drawings for compliance with intended design concepts, customer specifications, standard manufacturing practices, and applicable code standards.
• Assist design department in preparation of necessary documents.
• Assist senior level staff or management with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex project issues, providing design support and problem solving.
• Work closely with project manager to determine if scope of work or budgets need to be revised.
• Attend group meetings regarding projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

Mechanical drafting

3D modeling

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Mechanical Designer I for a part-time, on-call role in Towson, MD. Working under licensed engineers, you will translate sketches into permittable mechanical and plumbing drawings using CAD software, collaborating with engineers and project teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include transforming designs, learning from senior staff, and assisting with client coordination.