Entry Level Mechanical Designer

LPA • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

LPA is seeking a passionate Entry Level Mechanical Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. As a member of our mechanical engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. Follow this link to learn more about our MEP+L Systems team . You will join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design.  We offer numerous education and mentoring opportunities including software training, tech talks, and monthly LPA-U courses centered around innovative and sustainable design practices. Join a firm where your voice is heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded. We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, and which is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness, and other work/life plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in mechanical engineering and the design of building HVAC systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and good knowledge of energy analysis software preferred
• Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
• Curious and open minded to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and good knowledge of energy analysis software preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA
• Assist Engineers, Architects, Project Designers and Project Managers in the execution of building design assignments
• Prepare engineering calculations and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents
• Select equipment, systems and products related to projects
• Review and process construction administration documents
• Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness, and other work/life plans
• Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
• Provide career growth opportunities including licensure materials and financial incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
• Education opportunities including LPA+U, LPA Tech Talks and Lunch and Learns

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees