Senior Mechanical Designer

SSOE, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan with matching

Professional development opportunities

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Designer to engage in high-tech facility design. The candidate will work collaboratively with designers and engineers to innovate solutions for complex design challenges while ensuring adherence to project specifications.

Successful applicants will have expertise in HVAC systems, proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, and will be integral to mentoring junior staff. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with HVAC systems.
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical project plans including specifications and models.
• Design HVAC systems ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Lead the creation and refinement of mechanical designs.
• Conduct field verifications and site assessments.
• Mentor and train junior mechanical designers.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

HVAC design standards knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaboration across teams

Experience with Revit

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

PIPE-FLO

Job description

Overview

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high‑tech facility design, offering top‑tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross‑disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in‑house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi‑discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting‑edge techniques and state‑of‑the‑art software, we deliver industry‑leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in the design process of cutting‑edge industrial and high‑tech manufacturing facilities for some of the world's leading high‑tech enterprises. As a Mechanical Designer at SSOE, you will collaborate with fellow designers, engineering teams, and Senior Project Managers to develop innovative solutions for intricate and challenging designs, incorporating the latest design methodologies while ensuring adherence to specifications and timely project completion.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry‑leading AI Large Language Models, vibe‑coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, and models aligning with project requirements and client expectations.
• Lead the creation, refinement, and finalization of designs encompassing industrial and domestic piping, plumbing, HVAC ducting, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, motor control, process chemicals, fire protection, and potentially other mechanical building systems.
• Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maintain precise environmental conditions that include specific materials, specifications, and/or implement measures to control factors like temperature, humidity, air filtration, particle levels, etc.
• Apply established design techniques, exercising judgment to adapt and modify design concepts while ensuring compliance with company and team CAD standards for quality control.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to perform load calculations, airflow balancing, and equipment sizing to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and air quality control environments
• Facilitate seamless coordination among various design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.) to fulfill design package requirements.
• Will work with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting design issues during construction as necessary.
• Support project managers and mechanical engineers in managing scope, schedule, and cost through accurate work package deliverable timelines, submittal tracking, and RFI responses.
• Mentor and train junior mechanical designers on drafting standards, calculation techniques, and software tool use, fostering a continuous improvement mindset within the design team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields is a plus.
• Proficiency working with AutoCAD and Revit are required. Experience with other tools, such as Navisworks, PIPE‑FLO, or other similar tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC design standards and codes including ASHRAE 62.1, IMC, NFPA 90A, and local building codes relevant to mechanical system design.
• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including project managers, engineers, architects, and trades to deliver technically accurate and constructible designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with designs that contain HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pump hydraulics, exhaust, process chemicals, wastewater discharge, or other similar mechanical building systems.
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration and clear client interaction during design reviews and RFIs.
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. Opportunity for ample rewards and leadership incentive/bonus program
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward‑thinking team.