Mechanical Designer

Notch Mechanical•Chicopee, MA

13d

About The Position

Notch Mechanical Constructors is seeking an experienced mechanical design professional for its Energy/HVAC/Thermal Fluid team. The role provides engineering design and layout for mechanical piping systems, including building systems such as HVAC and plumbing and plant utilities such as steam, chilled water, cooling water, and compressed air. It also provides technical direction and support for engineering, estimating, cost, and construction activities, helping ensure that work complies with engineering standards. The position supports mechanical and piping installation projects through technical and logistical work, including travel to Notch job sites throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The role performs design/build HVAC, plumbing, and energy retrofit design, including layout, sizing, and equipment and piping selection. It works closely with project managers and field crew leaders, provides construction engineering support, and contributes to project proposals, estimates, submittals, schedules, procurement, fabrication drawings, and as-built documentation. The position reports to the Division Manager of Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or significant experience in a similar role.
At least 5 years of experience in the field or role.
Experience with Autodesk software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
Good interpersonal skills, including communication and organization.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word and Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
OSHA 10 or 30 training.
Trade knowledge of mechanical construction, the industry, and piping.
Exposure to construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

Design HVAC, plumbing, and energy retrofit projects, including mechanical equipment and piping layout, sizing, and selection.
Interpret drawings and specifications for craft workers, provide equipment installation details, and research and recommend solutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and errors.
Support project managers by procuring bulk materials, major equipment, and trade subcontractors in accordance with company procedures.
Perform detailed field layout of piping systems and generate fabrication isometrics.
Work with project managers and provide guidance to field crew leaders.
Provide technical support on larger projects, including proposals, estimates, submittals, CPM schedules, and procurement of subcontractors, materials, and equipment.
Perform drafting, charting, mapping, and similar graphical presentation work.
Compile and summarize data and information from technical and accounting sources, including calculations as directed.
Assist with field surveying activities, including measurement, layout, checking, and setting markers.
Assist with estimating through quantity takeoffs, extensions, and data input.
Coordinate engineering calculations and design for ASME fabrications.
Provide construction engineering support.
Prepare as-built drawings, piping isometric drawings, plumbing design/build drawings, HP gas approval packages, and steel and vessel design and detailing.
Travel to Notch job sites throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to support mechanical and piping installation projects.