Mechanical Designer I (34596)

This is great opportunity to learn about design and teamwork within the design side of the building industry. We seek entry level or individuals with 1-3 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design of building systems.


Successful candidates will be involved with: construction document creation; technical design; execute project production schedules; coordination with other professional disciplines (structural engineers, electrical engineers and architects, to name a few) and will work under a licensed professional engineer in a collaborative team environment.


Job Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Designer will assist Mechanical Engineer and/or Mechanical Design Team to design, implement and draft construction documents in support of clients' building program, including HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Designer should utilize education and experience to independently tackle minor challenges as they arise on projects, with the support and/or direction of the Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Team lead.
• Designer should start to apply knowledge gained from national standards (such as IMC, IPC, ASHRAE) and experience into construction documents, with oversight from Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Design Team Lead.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Designer will develop skills in AutoCAD and/or REVIT, relevant national codes and travel to project as necessary (as required by client). Designer will become familiar with software assisting the design process, such as Trane Trace.
• Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements.
• Designer shall perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to Mechanical Engineer for final review.
• Depending on needs of client and team, Designer could have direct contact with client on a regular basis.

About HFA
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.


Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Job Qualifications:

Management Requirements: None required
Education Requirements: BSME or equivalent experience
Licensure Requirements: None required