Designer - Mechanical

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we've also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we've created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That's what our clients want. That's why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Orlando Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group as a Mechanical Designer. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found McKim & Creed!

What To Expect Day-To-Day:

• This person works as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

• This person serves as a primary mechanical designer/design engineer for projects, producing design/construction drawings under the supervision of more senior staff.

• Assists with evaluations of existing mechanical equipment/systems and prepares design computations and assessments.

• Generates mechanical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.

• Observes mechanical construction progress as directed by more-senior staff.

• Responsible to complete assigned mechanical design tasks within budget and on schedule.

• Assists with designs, writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as representatives of the Client organization to help complete work efficiently.

What You Need:

• An applicable 2-year technical degree or equivalent technical training from a local technical school or local college, with 4 to 8 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.

• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.

• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and more-senior Mechanical Engineer and coordinate efforts with design team.

• Significant experience using Autodesk REVIT gained in a similar design-related field.

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.

• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.

• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.

• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.

• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.

• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with 3 to 6 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.

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What To Expect Day-To-Day

• Provides technical and design services in support of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce mechanical, plumbing and fire protection design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

• Will be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule and communicating with Group Manager, Project Manager, Sr. Mechanical Engineer and design team to complete work efficiently.

What You Need:

• Must have at least 1 year of similar work experience (including Revit experience). Vocational certificate or two year degree in Engineering, or related field.

• Good technical and communication skills required.

• Methodical, precise and consistent but enjoys some variety in work schedule and can tolerate change.

• Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.

• Must be able to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.

• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with healthcare work is preferred but not required
• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.