Senior Mechanical Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned company

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. seeks a Designer II to convert design markups into precise construction documents. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and vendors to ensure schedules and standards are met, with growth in multi‑discipline design skills.

You will contribute from concept through construction, perform design layout and sizing, and support studies, load calculations, and equipment selection as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree plus three years applicable experience or five years applicable experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans from multiple disciplines (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks and discipline-specific engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Transform markups and field information into accurate construction documents.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers and vendors to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Develop design approaches and concepts under guidance from senior staff; implement design requirements and perform layout and sizing.
• Assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project design.
• Identify issues with designs and communicate them to senior designers and engineers.
• Attend project update meetings with clients and team members; coordinate with owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers.
• Perform clash checks in Navisworks and document/resolve clashes with the team.
• Plan work to stay within the man‑hour budget and keep progress updates with project managers.
• Assist in training and mentoring team members by sharing best practices and standards.

Skills

Reading plans

Interdisciplinary coordination

Detail‑oriented

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

TRACE

HASS

SKM

Job description

SSR Headquarter office | BNA
2995 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204, USA

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SSR Headquarter office | BNA
2995 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204, USA

• Design
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO002540

Description

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm— we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

As a Designer II, you’ll transform markups and field information into accurate, coordinated construction documents—partnering with project managers, engineers, designers, and vendors to keep deliverables on schedule and aligned with standards. You’ll deepen multi‑discipline design skills while supporting quality from concept through construction.

Process drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team.

Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software.

Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on assigned projects with guidance from senior design staff.

Implement design requirements as relayed by the design team; perform system design layout and sizing for assigned projects.

Assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project design.

Identify issues with designs and communicate them to senior designers and engineers as they arise.

Attend project update meetings with clients and team members; coordinate with owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers.

Perform collision checks in Navisworks and visually review plans for defects; document and resolve clashes with the team.

Plan work and perform tasks in accordance with the man‑hour budget; keep project managers informed of progress and risks.

Communicate with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings.

Assist with data collection and field verification; support on‑site observations during construction and coordinate design requirements with contractors and suppliers.

Help organize drawing sets into complete, well‑structured packages; support upkeep of project design and construction files.

Learn to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules; track code/software updates and industry trends.

Assist in the training and mentoring of team members by sharing best practices and standards.

Who We’re Looking For

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years applicable experience OR five years applicable experience
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of construction terminology and building design specifications; general knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
• General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies; basic math proficiency.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively across disciplines and with external partners; clear written communication and comprehension.
• Detail‑oriented with sound judgment and decision‑making; ability to follow direction and incorporate feedback; organized and deadline‑driven.

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company‑funded HAS contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no costto you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

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