Mechanical Designer

EXP•Orlando (Maitland), FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer will be part of EXP’s Mechanical team in the Orlando, Florida office, working on HVAC design projects in the hospitality, federal, entertainment, and healthcare sectors. The role involves preparing and coordinating HVAC designs, performing calculations and equipment selection, coordinating with vendors and other disciplines, and managing design work within project plans. The position uses Revit and industry load-calculation software and includes field verification for renovation projects.

Requirements

One to three years of experience designing HVAC systems for hospitality, entertainment, and healthcare projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering specializing in HVAC or mechanical engineering.
Revit experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

EIT certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on CAD work using the Revit platform.
Perform 3D coordination and clash detection.
Perform heating and cooling load calculations using Trace or other load-calculation software.
Select and schedule equipment under the oversight of senior staff.
Lay out air-side and water-side systems on working drawings.
Use fan and pump curves to select equipment for its application.
Communicate with equipment vendors to determine product application requirements.
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
Coordinate HVAC details with other disciplines, including MEP, fire protection, architecture, and structural teams.
Maintain engineering calculations for projects.
Understand work planning and manage the design process within the hours available in the work plan.
Understand constant- and variable-flow systems and apply equipment appropriately.