Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer JOB
- Anticipated Start Date

July 20, 2026

Remote

Contract-to-Hire

They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals.

They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets:
Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water.

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for developing 3D equipment models, mechanical systems, and piping designs using software such as Smart Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Micro Station, or Revit. This role prepares detailed drawings, isometrics, layouts, and design deliverables while supporting constructability reviews, resolving design issues, and coordinating with engineering, construction, and project teams.

• Utilize Smart Plant 3D (or other 3D design software) to create 3D equipment models based off equipment drawings.
• Design mechanical systems, equipment and piping. Generate isometric drawings for systems typical for industrial energy, datacenters, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, chilled water systems, heat exchangers for water circulation, cooling distribution units (CDU), Computer Room Air Handling Units (CRAH), Fan Walls, Containment walls for Air cooling, fan walls, process steam, process water, drains, and general plant/facility water, compressed air, and gas systems.
• Design material handling systems and generate isometric and detail drawings for systems typical for pulp and paper, bulk solids material handling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, pneumatic conveying, chute work, and ductwork.
• Perform early project design work related to facility layout and equipment general arrangement.
• Develop and check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Develop the capability to navigate 3D models and check for interferences and constructability.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI's, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• Coordinate with other design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.

• 4-8 years mechanical design experience.
• Experience with 3D design software like Smart
  
  Plant3D, AutoCAD, Microstation, or REVIT. Prefer experience with Smart
  
  Plant3D and REVIT.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry related design experience preparing 3D models, and design documents for mechanical systems and piping systems.
• Knowledge of piping support design, pipe stress analysis, equipment design/layout and installation of systems is required. Knowledge of piping design standards, specifications and procedures is required. Experience with mechanical design for Data Centers, chilled water, CRAH, and CDUs highly desired.
• Experience drafting P&'s, schematics, drawings, conceptual locations, equipment modeling/layout in 3D and routing pipe in 3D software is required.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work as part of a team, detail orientation and strong problem solving skills required.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

• High School Degree or GED diploma
• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting…