Mechanical Designer

Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm founded in 2008 that specializes in mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Eighty employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well.

Colby Co. has been named to the "Best Places to Work in Maine" list consecutively for the last eight years, and as an "Emerging Professional Friendly Firm" by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.

We currently have an opening for a Mechanical Designer with 5+ years of HVAC and plumbing design experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting. We are looking for a designer who can prepare plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of mechanical engineering designs including HVAC systems, industrial systems (pumps, heat exchangers, custom ductwork, piping, etc.); system controls; boiler design and machine design.

The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design and quality control. In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.

This position is a part of the Mechanical Engineering Department which is composed of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls engineers. Additionally, Colby Co. offers electrical, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our in-house staff. You will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary design teams as many of our projects encompass more than one discipline. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD MEP
• Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines
• Experience with Revit or other BIM a plus
• Experience with Trane Trace 700 and/or DOE 2 a plus

• Competitive salary with opportunity for annual and anniversary bonuses
• No cost health insurance at the employee only level, paired with an HSA the company contributes to, affordable family coverage as well
• No cost dental and vision insurance at the employee only level
• No cost life insurance of $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage
• No cost short term disability for 12 weeks
• No cost long term disability
• 401(k) with a 4% company match and low cost index fund options
• Paid parental leave
• Access to four company cars available for personal use
• Free parking in downtown Portland
• Maine National Parks Pass
• Reimbursement for sporting activities
• Two paid volunteer days a year
• Paid educational reimbursement
• Summer hours
• Paid time off (PTO) and flex time
• 13 paid holidays
• Ability to work remotely
• Company outings (annual trip to the New England Outdoor Center )