New Graduate Mechanical Designer – CAD & HVAC Systems

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago is seeking a Summer 2027 New Graduate Mechanical Designer to contribute to design of mechanical systems for new construction and renovations, under supervision. You will develop construction drawings and specifications, and address installation, interconnection and control of mechanical components in line with building codes.

The role involves CAD work with Revit and AutoCAD, field measurements, coordinate with disciplines, and prepare project files.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience: Prior internship in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Engineer in Training (EIT) License preferred

Responsibilities

• With assistance, perform calculations, formulate design and layout of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Create engineering documents using CAD technology utilizing Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD or manually with support from more junior staff
• With assistance, edit or draft project specifications
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes
• Review product submittals for design content (shop drawings), specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• With assistance, select and source equipment
• Coordinate project with other disciplines

Skills

BIM knowledge

Technical/analytical

Trane Trace 3D Plus

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace 3D Plus

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago is seeking a Summer 2027 New Graduate Mechanical Designer to contribute to design of mechanical systems for new construction and renovations, under supervision. You will develop construction drawings and specifications, and address installation, interconnection and control of mechanical components in line with building codes.

The role involves CAD work with Revit and AutoCAD, field measurements, coordinate with disciplines, and prepare project files.