Sr. Mechanical Designer

National Design Build Services•Maryland Heights, MO

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

NDBS has been entrusted with the design and installation of mechanical systems across the country for more than 500 projects. With a focus on energy efficiency, we develop the best possible solutions for your project. Our designs are environmentally conscious and limit the cost impact to building owners for the life-cycle of the facility. We are constantly focused on the needs of our clients, as well as the needs of our clients’ customers. We engineer the best systems for the project and oversee every aspect from design development to close-out and commissioning. Questions and concerns are addressed immediately, ensuring that we are always available for our clients throughout the entire process. We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer with 10+ years of experience in the layout and design of HVAC piping and sheet metal systems. You'll develop detailed, constructable designs in Revit, coordinate them in Navisworks and take projects from concept through installation. You'll partner with our engineers, guide junior designers, and make sure every design meets NDBS standards in the field.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design in the HVAC or MEP industry
Strong background in piping and sheet metal layout and design
Strong proficiency in Revit (MEP) and Navisworks
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
In-depth knowledge of HVAC piping and ductwork systems, fittings, supports and installation practices
Ability to interpret Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection documents and models
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects at once

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center, healthcare, food processing, industrial or refrigerated warehouse projects
Experience producing fabrication-level sheet metal or piping models
Spool drawing experience using tools such as Victaulic Tools for Revit, Revit Fabrication or Trimble SysQue
Exposure to BIM execution plans and Common Data Environments (CDEs)

Responsibilities

Lay out and design HVAC piping systems, including but not limited to chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water, steam, refrigeration and condensate
Lay out and design sheet metal ductwork systems, including supply, return, exhaust and process air
Develop detailed, constructable designs in Revit to project and company standards
Run clash detection in Navisworks and resolve conflicts with other trades
Produce construction drawings, plans, sections and details directly from the Revit model
Size and route piping and ductwork with engineers, accounting for access, supports, hangers and installation sequencing
Review designs and models from junior designers, and mentor them on piping and sheet metal best practices
Participate in coordination meetings and track design issues through to closeout
Support field engineering and installation teams, including RFI responses and field changes
Maintain project documentation, model files and records