Mechanical Designer IV

Harley Ellis Devereaux•San Diego, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

HED is looking to add an experienced person to our Mechanical Designer team. This position will be a high-level technical role responsible for driving project delivery and engineering quality across large and complex projects. About HED We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. Position Summary This individual is a system expert, Revit authority, and go-to mentor within the studio. They are expected to guide project teams through all design phases, resolve complex coordination challenges, and ensure quality and consistency across documentation. The Mechanical Designer serves as a bridge between technical execution and strategic planning and is expected to influence standards, coach team members, and represent the firm in advanced technical discussions with clients and consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
10+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred.
Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.
Revit experience required.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the production and coordination of full mechanical design packages for large-scale or highly complex projects.
Standardize mechanical Revit workflows across teams and lead development of firmwide modeling resources, families, and templates.
Resolve advanced technical modeling challenges and mentor staff in efficient BIM strategies.
Review and approve project documentation for compliance with code, performance objectives, and client requirements.
Author and edit project narratives, design briefs, and owner-facing documents with minimal oversight.
Integrate multiple complex mechanical systems across disciplines; resolve multi-system conflicts with architectural and structural teams.
Perform advanced mechanical system analysis, including lifecycle assessments, decarbonization strategies, and code interpretations.
Lead project energy modeling or simulation coordination to inform system decisions.
Develop and implement firm tools for mechanical load calculations, system sizing, and code compliance checking.
Lead or co-lead BIM Execution Plan strategy and integration across project teams and external consultants.
Define project mechanical design strategies, workflows, and milestone deliverables in collaboration with engineers and project managers.
Independently scope and plan project phases for mechanical scope, including resourcing and delegation across disciplines and offices.
Ensure mechanical technical delivery aligns with project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
Provide cross-project mentorship in mechanical system design, QAQC strategies, and advanced documentation techniques.
Guide emerging mechanical designers and engineers in technical decision-making and problem-solving approaches.
Develop structured onboarding or training content for new mechanical staff or designers.
Model team collaboration and delegate work strategically to grow others’ confidence and capability.
Lead mechanical segments of client and consultant meetings, including system presentations and technical decision-making forums.
Communicate clearly and confidently about mechanical decisions, trade-offs, and performance metrics with diverse audiences.
Guide the team in technical response development for mechanical RFIs, field conditions, and VE proposals.
Influence client and project partner expectations around mechanical scope, documentation quality, and system performance.