Mechanical Designer

Harriman is growing! We are looking for a Mechanical Designer for our Mechanical studio to join our team.

Able to act independently regarding engineering methods and complexities, applying sound and practical knowledge of engineering principles in a broad array of assignments.

Plans and conducts work including evaluation, selection, and design. Assesses problems when encountered and provides guidance to engineers, interns, and other company personnel on project designs and solutions, or unusual or complex issues or projects. May provide project oversight and management, supervision and guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, or new concepts. Organizes work to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Design of HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, institutional and healthcare facilities
• Perform HVAC building calculations, equipment selection, specification writing, etc.
• Field-discovery skills and MEP troubleshooting experience
• Assist or manage scope, schedule, budget, and delivery of projects
• Research new applications
• Coordinate as a team with the other Harriman disciplines for building design

• No previous experience as a mechanical designer is required.
• Familiar with the basic principles of engineering, knowledge, basic math, physics, and mechanical science applicable to the field.
• Undergrad Degree (2 years minimum) in Mechanical Engineering (other engineering or technical degrees to be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Newforma Project Center
• PDF Editing software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Load Calculation software, Trane Trace 700/3D
• Deltek Vision
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Zoom/Teams/Video Conferencing Software

• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Be a team player
• Be flexible, adaptable, and open to new ideas
• Actively seek out clarification via the expertise of colleagues when unsure.
• Be respectful of others and their opinions and ideas
• Manage your efforts efficiently and effectively to complete tasks on time and with limited impact on co-worker's schedules
• Be prompt to appointments and meetings out of the office as well as in-house
• Inform studio leader of PTO, or unexpected time away from the office and record in studio PTO Calendar
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and activities such as project team and committee meetings, all-office meetings (such as the Monthly Harriman Huddle), and studio-specific meetings.
• Ability to accept and learn from criticism
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Market oneself and the company always by conducting oneself professionally: we all represent Harriman!
• Communicate, communicate, communicate!

We offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401K program, hybrid work schedule, gym reimbursement, and a friendly, collaborative work environment.

Harriman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.