Junior Mechanical Designer

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Recruit Up, LLC

Junior Mechanical Designer

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Overview

    Our client is an industry-leading mechanical contractor with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. They are one of the Southeast’s top choices in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services to meet their customers’ unique needs. For their employees, customers, and their communities, they are BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD.

    The Designer shall work in a team environment and under the directive of a lead Designer to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical system models meeting our client's drafting standards and fully coordinated with the architectural & structural elements of the building and the other building trades (sprinkler, ductwork, piping, etc.). A Junior Mechanical Piping designer will also be responsible for providing accurate shop drawings that support the construction team. The designer will report to the Lead Designer & Production supervisor and be responsible for interacting with the fabrication supervisor, detailers, project managers, project engineers, and field foreman.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Utilize the client's CAD standards to create models consistent with company and project requirements.
    • Accurate model systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements to produce fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawings) from the model.
    • Coordinate all systems with ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, and architectural and structural elements of the building.
    • Coordinate all work to provide safe and adequate access per manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.
    • Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies, and spool drawings.
    • Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, bills of material, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.
    • Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers, and field foremen during the design, coordination, and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).
    • Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.
    • Communicate areas of deficiency/gaps along with proposed solutions (RFI’s) on projects to support timely completion of work.
    • Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) on time based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.
    • Willingness to seek knowledge from others.
    • Actively pursue self-development of skills as it relates to the duties of this job position.
    • Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude.

     

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or at least two years of experience with Autodesk modeling software (AutoCAD or Revit), or at least four years of field experience.

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience with Mechanical drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software and Revit software.
    • Basic understanding of what HVAC Mechanical piping systems are.
    • Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from two-dimensional drawings.
    • Experience in the construction industry.

     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

    • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural construction documents.
    • Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Commitment to detail and deadlines.
    • Must have a professional appearance.
    • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
    • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
    • Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
    • Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

    • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
    • No or limited exposure to physical risk.
    • No or  limited physical effort is required.