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Salas O'Brien

Entry Level Mechanical Designer

Salas O'Brien, Portland, ME, United States

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Entry Level Mechanical Designer - Portland, ME

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILL PREREQUISITES
  • Responsible for drafting and designing Mechanical and Plumbing systems using the latest version of Revit and/or AutoCAD
  • Layout and design systems, perform calculations, navigate/investigate code requirements, and produce working documents
  • Work closely with the technical team members, vendors, and clients in producing final drawings and completing design tasks
  • Must have basic knowledge of applicable codes and general engineering practices
  • Work independently under the direct supervision of the dept manager, with guidance with from senior engineers
  • Is capable of handling basic projects and making competent decisions
  • Using basic design criteria furnished by engineer, performs calculations for design of various components and prepares final drawings
  • Proficient in the use of heating/cooling load calculation software (Carrier's HAP or similar)
  • May be assisted by one or more employees of lower classification but does not have full supervisory responsibility
  • Modifies design to fit into structure and coordinates the disciplines of the design team
  • Coordinate the documentation to ensure compliance with code, client, and building requirements
  • Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans
  • Coordinate activities or tasks that need to be performed by engineers or designers to assure a thorough, timely end product
  • Perform fieldwork to gather or confirm data
  • May function as job coordinator, responsible for Drafting standards
  • Ability to develop and oversee standards
  • May also be able to handle certain project management responsibilities
REQUIREMENTS
  • Education: High school diploma or recognized equivalent required. BS/AS degree and/or technical certifications in mechanical design preferred.
  • Registration Required: EI desired


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)