Senior Mechanical Designer – Central Energy & Utilities

KFI Engineers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

KFI Engineers, a national facility infrastructure design leader, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for the Utilities & Central Energy group. You will produce AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit drawings and lead design tasks for complex projects from concept to completion.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior designers, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining high quality construction documents. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience.
• Expertise in 3D design, mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and P&ID.
• Experience in the review of mechanical equipment drawings.
• Demonstrated excellence in sophisticated layouts, measuring, technical knowledge of systems and codes.
• Ability to complete contract plans for small or large mechanical projects.
• Ability to perform all design tasks not requiring engineering professional judgment independently.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Highly motivated professional with a "can do" attitude, team-oriented approach, and strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and manage information effectively.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel.
• Leadership qualities to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive industrial project drawings, including General Arrangements, PIDs, 3D models, piping, and Isometrics.
• Design complete systems for assigned projects, managing the preparation of drawing documents.
• Coordinate work with stakeholders, providing technical support and work direction while managing client relationships.
• Schedule and lead design meetings, drawing reviews, and act as a KFI Representative at Project Meetings.
• Plan and execute field work, gathering accurate information and preparing thoroughly for job site visits.
• Take ownership of tasks, bringing them to completion while seeking assistance when needed.
• Estimate project hours, scope of work, and contribute to budget and schedule creation.
• Provide leadership, guiding the efforts and development of other designers, including on-the-job training.
• Lead entire projects, demonstrating project management skills from inception to completion.
• Maintain a proactive approach to work, continuously improving processes and technical skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D design

Mechanical layouts

Piping systems

P&ID diagrams

Project management

Leadership

Independent work

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Mentoring junior designers

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

KFI Engineers, a national facility infrastructure design leader, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for the Utilities & Central Energy group. You will produce AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit drawings and lead design tasks for complex projects from concept to completion.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior designers, coordinating across disciplines, and maintaining high quality construction documents. Travel up to 10% is expected.