Mechanical / Plumbing Designer
We are looking for a Mechanical / Plumbing Deisgner to join our team in a few select locations.
Description
Grace Design Studios is seeking an experienced Mechanical and/or Plumbing Designer to join our growing MEP team in the New Orleans office. The ideal candidate will have experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial facilities while utilizing Autodesk Revit to produce high-quality construction documents. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects alongside experienced engineers, architects, and designers from schematic design through construction administration.
This position is available at a few select locations: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Phoenix, Orlando, Fort Worth, and Dallas.
Responsibilities
- Develop HVAC and/or plumbing construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
- Applicants with experience in either HVAC design or plumbing/fire protection design are encouraged to apply.
- Utilize Autodesk Revit to develop coordinated 3D building models and construction documents.
- Utilize AutoCAD to prepare 2D details and supporting drawings as required.
- Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project disciplines.
- Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, and plumbing sizing calculations, as applicable.
- Produce coordinated, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents.
- Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing conditions assessments, including field verification for renovation and addition projects.
- Assist with construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing field issues.
Required Skills
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 3 years of experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
- Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or plumbing sizing calculations.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is required.
- Familiarity with applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
- Experience coordinating MEP systems with other disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- AutoCAD experience is a plus.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer Intern (EI) certification is a plus.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
- Profit sharing bonuses
- 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
- Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays