Design Associate I - Mechanical

The Haskell Company • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Design Associate provides engineering and design solutions to support project deliverables and schedules. Working with other design staff, the associate develops knowledge of mechanical engineering design concepts and project delivery, and performs engineering, design, and drafting tasks using applicable drafting software.

The role supports mechanical and plumbing system design from conceptual design through detailed design and construction documentation. In collaboration with Project Associates or Senior Associates, the associate helps interpret owner requirements and standards, research applicable codes, establish the basis of design, identify cost-effective systems, and support construction cost validation and value engineering.

The associate contributes to project planning, scheduling, and profitability by preparing design package submissions, working toward project schedules, and designing within budgets while tracking additional hours. The position also emphasizes training, teamwork, flexibility across projects, and travel as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree.
• Ability to perform engineering, design, and drafting tasks using applicable drafting software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project staff and support project deliverables and schedules.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds, and using a keyboard and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree from an accredited NCARB or ABET curriculum.
• Engineer in Training (EiT/FE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Project Associate or Senior Associate to understand and comply with owner building program requirements and corporate mechanical and plumbing standards.
• Review applicable building codes and industry standards, including relevant International Building Code Council codes, ASHRAE standards, and NFPA standards.
• Help establish and document the mechanical and plumbing systems basis of design, including clarifications, qualifications, and design assumptions.
• Support selection of appropriate, cost-effective systems and products in coordination with project leadership and facility owners.
• Support construction cost validation and provide value engineering options as needed.
• Use design software to incorporate designs into project documents and models.
• Develop building envelope thermal insulation values for energy code compliance and heating and cooling load calculations, and use energy code compliance software.
• Develop proficiency in heating and cooling load calculations; mechanical equipment selection and scheduling; air distribution systems; heating hot water, chilled water, and condenser water systems; steam and condensate systems; and controls documentation.
• Create complete and accurate construction documents, including cover sheets, floor plans, details, sections, equipment schedules, and control drawings.
• Compile complete design package issues for pricing documents and schematic design, design development, and construction document submissions.
• Work with Project Associates and/or Senior Associates to meet project schedules and provide complete documents for each submission.
• Design within the provided budget and track additional hours, including hours resulting from expanded scope.
• Proactively seek training to expand knowledge and capabilities.
• Engage with the full project team and collaborate with team members.
• Move between projects as needed to help meet overall project schedules.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level