Mechanical/Plumbing Designer

Grace Design Studios; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing bonuses

401(k) match

Disability & life insurance

Voluntary benefits (vision, dental,事故等

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Grace Design Studios is seeking an experienced Mechanical and/or Plumbing Designer to join our MEP team in a multi-location capacity. The role focuses on HVAC and/or plumbing system design for commercial facilities using Autodesk Revit to produce high-quality construction documents.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong detailing, and the ability to coordinate with architects and engineers.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or plumbing sizing calculations.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is required.
• Familiarity with applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
• Experience coordinating MEP systems with other disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer Intern (EI) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC and/or plumbing construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
• Applicants with experience in either HVAC design or plumbing/fire protection design are encouraged to apply.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit to develop coordinated 3D building models and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare 2D details and supporting drawings as required.
• Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project disciplines.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, and plumbing sizing calculations, as applicable.
• Produce coordinated, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing conditions assessments, including field verification for renovation and addition projects.
• Assist with construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing field issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Grace Design Studios is seeking an experienced Mechanical and/or Plumbing Designer to join our growing MEP team in the New Orleans office. The ideal candidate will have experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial facilities while utilizing Autodesk Revit to produce high-quality construction documents. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects alongside experienced engineers, architects, and designers from schematic design through construction administration.

This position is available at a few select locations: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Phoenix, Orlando, Fort Worth, and Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC and/or plumbing construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
• Applicants with experience in either HVAC design or plumbing/fire protection design are encouraged to apply.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit to develop coordinated 3D building models and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare 2D details and supporting drawings as required.
• Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project disciplines.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, and plumbing sizing calculations, as applicable.
• Produce coordinated, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing conditions assessments, including field verification for renovation and addition projects.
• Assist with construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing field issues.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or plumbing sizing calculations.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is required.
• Familiarity with applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
• Experience coordinating MEP systems with other disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer Intern (EI) certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire.
• Profit sharing bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holidays.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Plumbing Designer to join our growing MEP team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial projects. If you are passionate about quality design, collaboration, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.