Senior Designer

Ahern; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier Benefits: 401(k) match and健康

Incentives: bonus programs

Generous PTO with option to buy more

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Wellness Programs

Professional Growth

Hybrid and flexible schedules

Job summary

Ahern, a long-established mechanical and fire protection contractor based in Fond du Lac, WI, is seeking a Senior Designer. You’ll model complex piping/plumbing systems, develop drawings, calculations, and BOMs, and lead a design team to ensure project readiness.

The role emphasizes independence, methodical fast-paced work, and collaboration with project teams to set up successful execution and on-time completion. Ahern offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience designing mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering, CAD, or related field.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud(Forma).
• Strong understanding of commercial/industrial building construction and Wisconsin plumbing code.
• Ability to manage a design team’s schedule and lead coordination efforts.

Responsibilities

• Model complex mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems and develop drawings, specifications, calculations, and BOMs for assigned projects.
• Lead a design team and coordinate systems to ensure timely completion and field readiness.

Skills

Piping design

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical design degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive?

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer located in Fond du Lac, WI.

How you will contribute:
The Senior Designer models complex mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems based on provided designs and then develops all associated system drawings, specifications, calculations, and bill of material lists for their assigned projects. The Senior Designer plays a critical role as a lead design member of a project team and serves to model and coordinate comprehensive systems that vary in size and scope for the assigned/designated division at J. F. Ahern, so that once a project is in execution, the field/shop has what they need to ensure optimal productivity/efficiency. The design role is critical in that it is the origin point for all projects, and as such, the Senior Designer consistently operates independently and consistently in a methodical yet fast-paced manner to ensure that the subsequent stages of each project are set up for success and timely completion.

What you need to qualify: Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience designing mechanical piping and/or plumbing systems, an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting/Design or related field experience. Proficiency in a recent version of Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud(Forma). Candidates should have a strong understanding of commercial or industrial building construction, have a working knowledge of Wisconsin plumbing code, or mechanical piping systems, be able to manage a design team’s schedule, lead coordination efforts, problem solve, have strong math skills and the ability to read blueprints.

What’s in it for you? At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home.

Here’s how we stand out from the rest:

• Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
• Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
• Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
• Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
• Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
• Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs

By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don’t settle for just any job—experience what it’s like to work for the best!

Ahern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.