Mechanical / Hvac Draftsman

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About the role

Eastern Industrial Services of NY Inc. (EIS) is hiring a Mechanical / HVAC Draftsman to produce sheet metal and piping shop drawings and coordinate them with the other trades on commercial projects.

EIS is a Long Island commercial HVAC service and construction contractor, in business since 1982. This is a full-time, office-based position working closely with our project managers, field foremen, and engineers to turn design drawings into buildable, clash-free layouts.

Location: Long Island, NY (office-based, occasional site visits)

Reports to: Project Manager / Operations

What you'll do

• Produce HVAC ductwork and mechanical piping shop drawings from contract documents, specs, and approved submittals.
• Coordinate mechanical layouts with plumbing, fire protection, electrical, structural, and architectural trades to resolve conflicts before installation.
• Attend coordination meetings (in person or virtual), run clash reviews, and track and close out coordination issues.
• Build and maintain 3D models of mechanical systems;
  generate plans, sections, elevations, and details.
• Prepare drawings for submittal to engineers and general contractors, and incorporate review comments and RFI responses.
• Show equipment, hangers, supports, access clearances, and penetrations accurately and to scale.
• Generate sheet metal fabrication drawings and material takeoffs as needed for the shop and field.
• Visit job sites to field-verify existing conditions and confirm installed work matches drawings.
• Produce as-built / record drawings at project closeout.
• Keep drawing logs, revisions, and file organization current and consistent with company standards.

What you need

• 2+ years of experience drafting mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or sheet metal drawings for commercial construction.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD (2D required).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP contract drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of trade coordination and how to resolve clashes between systems in tight ceiling spaces.
• Strong attention to detail, dimensional accuracy, and drawing organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Clear communication with project managers, field crews, engineers, and other trades.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in drafting, CAD, or mechanical technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license for occasional job-site visits.

Nice to have

• Revit MEP experience, including 3D modeling and BIM coordination.
• Navisworks or similar clash-detection software.
• Hands-on HVAC knowledge: ductwork systems, rooftop units, VAV boxes, chillers, boilers, and hydronic piping.
• Familiarity with SMACNA duct construction standards.
• Sheet metal fabrication software (e.G., CAMduct, Trimble/EC-CAD) or Fabrication CADmep.
• Field experience as an HVAC tech or sheet metal / pipe fitter.
• Experience with BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar document platforms.

Compensation and benefits

• Pay range: $20 – $40 per hour, based on experience and software skills.
• Benefits: health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan.
• Stable, established company with steady commercial work across Long Island.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company Description

Established in 1982 and headquartered in Bohemia, New York we are a family owned & operated mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC installations.

Company DescriptionEstablished in 1982 and headquartered in Bohemia, New York we are a family owned & operated mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC installations.