Mechanical Designer
nexxtHamilton Township (NJ)
About the role
Are you an eager, creative, and seasoned engineering professional seeking opportunities to work on all phases of a project? Are you looking to be involved in initiatives and activities that advance your career and firm? If you're equally excited to learn on the job through training and mentoring with vision and ideas to share with your teammates, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! Spiezle Architecture is an award-winning architectural and engineering design firm dedicated to creating innovative designs, building long-term value, and making a meaningful impact on the communities and clients we serve. Since our founding in 1954, we have experienced consistent and steady growth, establishing ourselves as one of the leading architectural firms in the region and among the top 200 firms in the country. Mechanical Designers have an exciting opportunity to collaborate with senior design staff and further develop mechanical design expertise for a variety of building types including commercial, industrial, and institutional (K12, Higher Education, Healthcare) and varying construction methods. They will work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with all project team members to produce construction documents, develop, and edit project specifications and support the construction administration process. In addition, they work under limited direction on day-to-day assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Supports production of mechanical design documents under a senior engineer's supervision.
- Development of reports and design documents, including but not limited to mechanical floor plans, equipment schematic design diagrams, equipment block diagrams, and load calculations.
- Perform computations and analysis for mechanical systems.
- Utilize AutoDesk software to prepare project construction documents, drawings, and visual aids. AutoCAD may be utilized but Revit is preferred but will train.
- Review and write project specifications.
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings.
- Collect data and other information for construction documents.
- Interacts directly with client on technical issues.
- Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents.
- Prepare project progress (and related) reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and review/respond to RFI's.
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log.
- Manage personal hours and data reporting as required using company tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Education, Experience, Skill Sets:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology from an ABET accredited institution. EIT Certification is a plus.
- Minimum of two years of mechanical engineering experience required.
- Basic understanding of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, and other applicable codes/standards.
- Intermediate knowledge of designing mechanical systems including water-based HVAC systems utilizing boilers, chillers, pumps, coils, and piping distribution systems; air-based HVAC systems utilizing packaged equipment, furnaces, fans, and ductwork systems.
- Intermediate knowledge of specification writing for mechanical systems.
- Skilled in performing and analyzing load calculations.
- Ability to select mechanical equipment types.
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze information/data and prepare documents, reports and correspondence, and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to use AutoCAD – Revit is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, with limited to moderate supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, oral and presentation format, technical and non-technical information.
- Ability to be organized, manage multiple assignments/tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability of physical demands which includes sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round Flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend
- The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated!
- Flexible work hours
- We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
- Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTEDReimbursement for professional designation exam(s)
- Additional PTO to sit for ExamsSocial and team building events
- We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
- We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community
Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com
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