Mechanical Designer II

Level: Experienced |

Job Location:

WFA - Bentonville, AR 72712 | Job Category:
Retail

We are a 100% employee‑owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm pursuing a people‑first culture. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), and a flexible work schedule.

• Work with Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design Lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as needed for most project types.
• Utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most projects or major portions, solving medium to difficult design challenges on projects.
• Apply knowledge of recognized national standards to simple projects with minimal oversight from the Mechanical Engineer or Design Team Lead.
• Have thorough knowledge of software assisting programs such as Trane Trace and be able to apply them throughout the design process.
• Understand energy codes and their impact on design.
• Design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.

• Be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REvit; train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer most technical design questions on simple HVAC and plumbing projects.
• Work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on client requirements, including performing some project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
• Provide a high level of quality control on all projects, possibly others, for final review by the Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Lead.
• Engage with clients in some cases.
• Work within established budgets; in some cases handle financial success of projects as required by supervisor and client.
• Select and design HVAC systems and equipment, controls, and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision on simple systems.
• Edit specifications for small to medium size projects.

• Management Requirements: 0–3 staff
• Education Requirements:
  
  BSME or equivalent experience
• Licensure Requirements:
  None required