Mechanical Designer II

About HFA – Employee Owned. People Powered.

HFA is a 100% employee‑owned multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior architecture firm that thrives in a people‑first environment. Employee ownership isn’t just a structure – it’s a mindset that fuels everything we do, empowering us to think beyond our roles, find innovative solutions, strengthen client relationships, and deepen internal connections.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset, which aligns with our culture code:
We aspire to be a people‑first culture of empowerment where talent thrives. The ownership mindset also means that every team member is personally invested in the success of our projects and clients, ensuring that every decision aligns with our purpose: leading our clients to fulfill their vision while building lasting partnerships.

With a focus on our people, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); and a flexible work schedule. We provide professional development opportunities and learning stipends for growth, and we celebrate and reward exceptional work.

• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers or Design Leads to communicate with clients, deliver construction documents, and assist in construction administration.
• Develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most projects or major portions independently, solving medium to difficult design challenges.
• Apply national standards to simple projects with minimal oversight.
• Use software such as Trane Trace throughout the design process; possess basic energy‑code knowledge.
• Design and draft domestic water, sewer, and natural gas piping systems, including riser diagrams, for small to medium projects.

• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit; able to train new employees on standards and drafting techniques, addressing technical questions on HVAC and plumbing. Basic knowledge of national standards (IMC, IPC, ASHRAE) and Trane Trace required.
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineers to develop construction documents based on client requirements, handling some project management functions, quality control, or other duties.
• Provide high‑level quality control on all projects for final review by the Mechanical Engineer or Design Lead.
• Occasionally serve as direct client contact.
• Work within established budgets; may be responsible for the financial success of projects, depending on supervision and client needs.
• Design HVAC systems, equipment, controls, and provide energy calculations with minimal supervision for simple systems.
• Edit specifications for small to medium projects.

• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  0–3 staff.
• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensure: None required.