Building Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization (EDO) is actively seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to work on the design of HVAC and plumbing systems across commercial and industrial facilities throughout the region. In this dynamic role, you’ll be involved in every stage of the design process, from initial concept to final project layout, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

• Solutions Analysis:
  Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities, as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Operational Compliance:
  Identify, within the team, instances of non‑compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Product and Solution Development:
  Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Design and Conceptualization:
  Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
• Operating Machine or Equipment:
  Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.

• Associate’s degree in Design/Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology or related technical field; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5 years of HVAC and/or plumbing systems design experience for both the private and public sectors; previous consulting experience highly desired.
• Must be familiar with HVAC load calculation software.
• Must have experience with preparing building mechanical system drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven ability to devise approaches to problem resolution.
• Ability to be proactive and take ownership of the task involved.

$31.00 – $64.00 per hour based on experience and location.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Buffalo, NY

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Consulting, and Engineering