Senior Mechanical Designer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Nashville is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer responsible for preparing design drawings, ensuring project accuracy, and maintaining communication with clients. Candidates should have relevant technical degrees or extensive experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. This role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement. It requires strong communication and organizational skills to succeed in coordinating with teams and managing project processes.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experience.
• Three years of experience with large scope projects.
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Processes drawings received from the architect into usable models.
• Coordinates project setup and ensures current model availability.
• Prepares electronic drawings using industry software.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Two-year technical degree or eight years applicable experience

Experience with large scope projects

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TRACE

HASS

SKM

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer – Nashville, TN

The Senior Mechanical Designer prepares design drawings using industry software and maintains high quality standards, maintains communication with team members and clients, and performs on‑site observations as needed. The role involves organizing and maintaining completed design drawings and documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes drawings received from the architect into usable models for the design team
• Coordinates initial project set up and ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect
• Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software
• Develops design approaches and concepts in coordination with the project engineer
• Implements design requirements as related by the design team
• Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects
• Assists in studies, load calculation, and equipment selection to fit the project design
• Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and provides recommended solutions to team members
• Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules
• Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members
• Assists the design team in coordinating with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines
• Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases
• Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members
• Coordinates contract documents with construction administrators and may perform on‑site inspections during construction as required; may serve as Construction Administrator as needed
• Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team
• Visually reviews plans for defects in design work
• Assists in the development of man‑hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying effort needed to complete tasks
• Communicates with team members, project manager, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings
• Assists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package
• Maintains a continued focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and other industry trends
• Assists in the training and mentoring of designers and EITs
• May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification
• May hold project manager responsibilities on some projects, including establishing scope, scheduling, client communication, profitability, QA/QC, and job close‑out processes
• May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on standardizing design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group

Qualifications

• Two‑year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experience
• Three years of experience with large scope projects
• Experience performing system or project designs with general technical supervision from engineering staff
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline‑specific engineering software (TRACE, HASS, SKM)
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelines, applicable codes and standards, construction terminology, basic math, systems integration, engineering theories and methodologies
• Interpersonal, communication, judgment, decision‑making, organizational, technical writing, influencing, mentoring, and foresight skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous contribution to Health Savings Account; 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum; tuition reimbursement; and other employee incentives and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statements

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. This employer is required to notify applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.