Building Mechanical Designer

GHD•Syracuse, NY

57d•$31 - $64•Hybrid

About The Position

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) is actively seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to work on the design of HVAC and plumbing systems across commercial and industrial facilities throughout the region. In this dynamic role, you'll be involved in every stage of the design process, from initial concept to final project layout, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs. This is more than just a design role, it's an opportunity to apply your creativity and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges. You'll play a key part in developing efficient, sustainable building mechanical systems that enhance comfort, safety, and energy performance. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate. Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems. Design and Conceptualization: Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services. Operating Machine or Equipment: Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Design/Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related technical field; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
3-5 years of HVAC and/or plumbing systems design experience for both the private and public sectors; previous consulting experience highly desired
Must be familiar with HVAC load calculation software
Must have experience with preparing building mechanical system drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit
Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
Proven ability to devise approaches to problem resolution
Ability to be proactive and take ownership of the task involved

Nice To Haves

previous consulting experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
Design and Conceptualization: Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
Operating Machine or Equipment: Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.

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