Senior Mechanical Designer

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired. Want to hear directly from our team? Visit and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram. What You’ll Do As a Designer II, you’ll transform markups and field information into accurate, coordinated construction documents—partnering with project managers, engineers, designers, and vendors to keep deliverables on schedule and aligned with standards. You’ll deepen multidiscipline design skills while supporting quality from concept through construction. Process drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team. Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software. Assist in developing design approaches and concepts on assigned projects with guidance from senior design staff. Implement design requirements as relayed by the design team; perform system design layout and sizing for assigned projects. Assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project design. Identify issues with designs and communicate them to senior designers and engineers as they arise. Attend project update meetings with clients and team members; coordinate with owners, architects, MEP disciplines, and CADD designers. Perform collision checks in Navisworks and visually review plans for defects; document and resolve clashes with the team. Plan work and perform tasks in accordance with the manhour budget; keep project managers informed of progress and risks. Communicate with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings. Assist with data collection and field verification; support onsite observations during construction and coordinate design requirements with contractors and suppliers. Help organize drawing sets into complete, wellstructured packages; support upkeep of project design and construction files. Learn to review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules; track code/software updates and industry trends. Assist in the training and mentoring of team members by sharing best practices and standards. Who We’re Looking For Minimum Requirements: Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus three years applicable experience OR five years applicable experience Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM). Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of construction terminology and building design specifications; general knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines. General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies; basic math proficiency. Interpersonal skills to work effectively across disciplines and with external partners; clear written communication and comprehension. Detailoriented with sound judgment and decisionmaking; ability to follow direction and incorporate feedback; organized and deadlinedriven. What We Offer 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting. Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match. Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus companyfunded HAS contributions for HDHP plans. Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you. Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays. Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support. SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer EEO Disabled/Veterans This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO002540Job Category: DesignSchedule: Full-Time