Mechanical Designer

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Company Overview:

ARCXIS (Houston, Texas), is the largest provider of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services for the U.S. residential construction industry. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS brings together hundreds of years of expertise and experience under a single brand serving builders in over half of the states spanning the continental United States.

The ARCXIS group of companies also includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC (Centennial, Colorado) and structural engineering firm United Structural Consultants (Houston, Texas). Both ABCO and USC service the multi-family, multi-use, and commercial sectors of the construction industry.

ARCXIS is majority-owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

General Overview:

Arcxis is seeking Mechanical designers and engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled in Mechanical design and Engineering of residential structures. This includes any aspects of HVAC in production of Manual J, S, and D calculation, duct layout designs and integration with frame design, for single family and townhomes. Mechanical Designers and Engineers collaborate and coordinate with fellow Engineers, and Designers to ensure cross department Engineering and Design integration to facilitate stakeholder satisfaction with projects.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Job duties will be to produce Manual J, S, and D calculation and designs using [Elite?] and final construction documents in AutoCAD
• Mechanical HVAC engineering and design of single- and multi-family, low- and high-rise residential HVAC systems
• Generate detailed mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of mechanical systems for bidding and construction
• Prepare Construction Documents in AutoCAD
• Work with design staff and drafters to complete project

Competencies:

• AutoCAD
• Elite or Wrightsoft
• The ability to read blueprints
• Compute dimensions from architectural plans
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with other engineers/designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Energy and building code compliance for mechanical systems. Fluent in California Title 24, ICC International Codes, and Uniform building codes
• Drive deadlines in dynamic and fast-moving environments.
• Team players with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organization levels.
• Self-directed, with good initiative and a great multi-tasker
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft word, Excel, etc…)

Requirements:

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in Mechanical Design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
• Mechanical Design experience with various cooling systems, VRF systems, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
• Mechanical Design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings, residential and enclosed parking garages.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance