Mechanical Designer
About The Position
Oakwell is a real estate and infrastructure firm providing capital, engineering, and project delivery services to hospitals and universities. The Mechanical Designer produces mechanical designs—including drawings, calculations, specifications, and models—for renovation and new-construction projects at hospital and university clients. Working under senior engineers, the designer turns engineering strategy into detailed, constructable design documents for HVAC, hydronic, and plumbing systems. This is a hands-on design role involving equipment sizing and selection, system layouts, multidisciplinary coordination, and development of construction documents for institutional environments. The position is primarily remote/work-from-home, with regular travel to client sites, primarily in the Boston area, approximately 30%. Preference is given to candidates located in New England and/or willing to relocate.
Requirements
- High school diploma plus relevant post-graduation technical training.
- 5–10 years of mechanical design experience.
- Experience with HVAC on hospital and/or university projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
- Competency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines, including electrical, plumbing, and structural, to resolve clashes.
- Demonstrated hands-on design outputs.
- Availability to travel as needed, approximately 30%.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with energy modeling tools such as eQUEST.
- Located in the New England area and/or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical system designs, load calculations, equipment selections, and layouts for HVAC, hydronic, and plumbing systems.
- Produce scaled drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit for the installation and modification of mechanical systems.
- Model systems and coordinate with electrical, plumbing, and structural disciplines to resolve clashes before issuance.
- Prepare scopes of work, EMS points lists, and sequences of operation to support contractor and vendor pricing.
- Review existing-condition drawings and document facilities and existing MEP systems during site assessments.
- Collaborate with facility staff to gather information about plant operations and system deficiencies.
- Support senior engineers through design development, construction administration, and commissioning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- HSA and FSA programs.
- Voluntary accident and critical-illness coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid company holidays, floating holiday, and PTO.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
