Senior Mechanical Designer

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$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR‑Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design‑build solutions.

We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee‑owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset who want to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast‑paced projects excites you, then you’re at the right place. For more information, visit

The senior designer evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering design techniques, exercising judgment in the performance of project objectives. The role requires working with diverse industries, clients, and technical issues, handling multiple projects simultaneously with clear and specified objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Scope – Design the portion of all scope documents; aid in development of scope documents and ensure they meet intended purpose. Scope documents include Scope of Work, Discipline Narrative/Execution Plan, and Specification.
• Schedule – Follow the project schedule as defined in scope documents.
• Budget – Review and agree to budgets allotted for assigned tasks; track hours and maintain discipline budgets; assist lead engineer in budget maintenance.
• Quality – Ensure the quality of work and deliverables; schedule quality control checks of deliverables and those working for the designer.
• Implement the Project Execution Plan, communicate risks and delays to the lead engineer, maintain scope documents, schedule, budget, and quality, and reconcile all issues with proper project documentation.

General

Physical Requirements:

sitting for extended periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and frequently performing visual acuity tasks such as reading drawings and using a computer screen.

Physical Activities include talking, hearing, balancing, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and vision tasks. Working conditions may involve indoor/outdoor activity, temperature extremes, noise, and working near moving mechanical parts or electrical current. The worker may be required to wear a respirator or operate in confined spaces.

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience, including industrial equipment arrangements, equipment settings, and piping plans/elevations/isometrics with PE stamp.
• 3D CAD experience in Plant 3D, laser scanning of industrial sites, point‑cloud work, Navisworks modeling, and drawing preparations.
• Experience with vendor STEP files and plant piping standards;
  AutoCAD 2D proficiency.
• Knowledge of MEP and project management principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to visit job sites and assist in hands‑on evaluations.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Sick Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Mentorship Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care
• Flexible Schedule & Remote Working

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