MEP Design Drafter

LRS Federal LLC; Severna Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Federal LLC seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Drafter in Severna Park, MD. The role requires MEP drafting for federal clients using AutoCAD and Revit, with BIM/CAD collaboration and guidance from PEs.

Remote or hybrid options are available, with start date ASAP. The Drafter will prepare technical drawings, drawings, specs, and submittals, review load calculations, and coordinate with engineers and clients to ensure compliant, timely designs across design-build and design-bid-build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP drafting/design.
• 5+ years on Federal Government A/E projects with agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, VA.
• Proficiency with industry software (Revit, CAD, Bluebeam).
• Drafting/design experience using UFCs, WBDG, or design guides.
• Strong knowledge of MEP principles, design/build and permitting processes.
• Experience in renovation, new design, and construction management.
• Knowledge of MEP construction laws, codes, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Draft MEP drawings for projects based on PE inputs.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Operate CAD/BIM tools to develop designs and drawings.
• Review load calculations and equipment provided by PEs.
• Coordinate with engineers and clients on submittal requirements.
• Compile data and write reports on mechanical studies or projects.
• Support on-time project production and budgeting.
• Assist in site walks and post-award investigations.

Skills

MEP drafting

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM/CAD

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Mechanical Design Drafter

Location: Severna Park, MD (Remote/Hybrid Options Available) Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Drafter to perform Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drafting services for federal clients. This role will support design-build and design-bid-build projects using AutoCAD and REVIT software. The ideal candidate will provide highly competent drafter with technical excellence working with senior Professional Engineers (PEs).

Role on the Team

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Drafter will be responsible for developing/producing technical engineering drawings. Drafter will interact with other disciplines, working in BIM/CAD to execute designs, developing drawings, and incorporating specification edits. PEs will provide Drafter with guidance on code compliance, design parameters, and calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft drawings for MEP requirements based on input from PEs, including room type(s) and code requirement(s), zones, etc.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure installation and operations conform to drafting/drawing codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Operate independently in engineering/design software to perform drafting tasks, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Review and incorporate load calculations from PEs.
• Review and incorporate equipment from PEs.
• Review and incorporate specifications from PEs for purchases of materials or equipment.
• Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss project submittal requirements .
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects.
• Support project production efforts to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Perform pre-bid site walks to identify requirements for price proposals as required.
• Perform post-award site investigations to gather information prior to designs or studies as required.

Qualifications

Education & Client Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of general experience in MEP drafting/design.
• 5+ years of MEP engineering drafting/design experience on Federal Government A/E projects with federal agencies (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, USDA, DHA, USACE Huntsville MST, USACE Little Rock MST, USACE Mobile MST, VA, etc.).
• Technical Expertise
• Experience with industry-standard software (i.e. Revit, CAD, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Drafting/design experience using UFCs, WBDG, USACE Huntsville Design Guide, or others.
• Proficient with MEP engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with MEP planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• Specific knowledge of relevant engineering and MEP construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to review or make technical computations and calculations involving the application of Mechanical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

Travel & Work Arrangement

Remote