Senior Mechanical Designer - AutoCAD, Revit & P&IDs

Kfi ENG; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Designer III for our Manufacturing group in Cincinnati, OH. The candidate will produce AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings, coordinate with disciplines, and mentor junior designers.

The role emphasizes independent work, design documentation, and occasional field involvement. Travel up to 10% may be required; strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Mechanical Design/Drafting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6+ years of work experience in Mechanical Design or related field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, including 2D/3D modeling.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Experience in Agribusiness Process Plants, Facility Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing Facilities, Central Boiler/Chiller Plants, Biofuels Plants, Chemical Productions Plants, or Mechanical Equipment/Skid Design.
• Expertise in Plumbing, Piping, HVAC, Fire Protection, or General Arrangement Design.
• MS Office proficiency and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design mechanical systems for HVAC, piping, and plumbing on assigned projects.
• Apply advanced mechanical system design principles (e.g., chilled water, steam, and other specialized systems).
• Prepare General Arrangement Drawings, P&IDs, flowsheets, and construction documents.
• Create 3D models and piping isometric drawings.
• Perform design work and redlines using AutoCAD, Revit, and other Autodesk 3D products.
• Coordinate project design with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Manage small projects with assistance from the project manager.
• Represent the company at project meetings and conduct field observations.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Project leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

AAS in Mechanical Design/Drafting

Job description

KFI Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Designer III for our Manufacturing group in Cincinnati, OH. The candidate will produce AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings, coordinate with disciplines, and mentor junior designers.

The role emphasizes independent work, design documentation, and occasional field involvement. Travel up to 10% may be required; strong communication and leadership skills are essential.