Mechanical Designer III

DSC Dredge•Reserve, LA

132d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer III is a senior-level, non-supervisory position responsible for leading complex mechanical design projects from concept through manufacturing while providing mentorship and guidance to entry-level designers. This role works closely with Engineers, Production, Field Service, and third-party vendors to ensure designs meet functional, quality, safety, and compliance standards. The Mechanical Designer III plays a key role in improving operational efficiency, supporting innovation, and contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused engineering culture.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Drafting or a related field.
3 or more years of drafting experience in a related industry
Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team.
Working knowledge of AutoCad and Inventor (preferred).
Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
Willingness to travel as required (both domestic and international travel).
Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends as required.
Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Utilizes AutoCAD and Inventor drafting software to design and develop infrastructure layouts and diagrams from initial concept to final design.
Develops and reviews mechanical designs with Engineers and provide equipment drawings of schematics for the purpose of manufacturing.
Works with Engineers to implement the design and ensure proper operation of final assembly.
Communicates and resolves design issues with the Engineers, Production team, Field Service Technicians and third party vendors.
Works with project team to develop project scope and costing, obtaining input from third parties such as component vendors, utilities, construction contractors, and permitting authorities.
Maintains current inventory of drawings and specifications for individual components and assembly drawings.
Collaborates with engineers, customers, and contractors to support installation, operation, and maintenance of systems.
Uses computer-aided drafting equipment, technical handbooks, tables, and other tools to create to-scale drawings of newly designed equipment.
Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.
Assembles documentation packages and produces drawing sets which are checked by an engineer.
Reviews completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
Explains drawings to production teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects.
Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements.
Supports a culture that fosters creativity and uses current technology amongst Engineering team.
Performs other duties as assigned.