Senior Mechanical Designer

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.We feel that SSR is a great place, but don’t take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at .Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.W e are Certified Great Place to Work Looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer for our Nashville, TN location. The Senior Mechanical Designer prepares design drawings using industry software and maintains high quality standards, maintains communication with team members and clients, and performs on-site observations as needed. Assists in the organizing and maintenance of all completed design drawings and documents. Key Responsibilities:Processes drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design teamCoordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architectPrepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry softwareDevelops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer Implements design requirements as related by design teamPerforms system design layout and sizing for assigned projectsAssists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project designAnticipates problems and potential conflicts and provides recommended solutions to team membersReviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedulesAttends project update meetings with both clients and team membersAssists the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplinesCommunicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phasesMaintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team membersCoordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as Construction Administrator as neededPerforms collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design teamVisually reviews plans for defects in design workAssists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasksCommunicates with team members, project manager, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawingsAssists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized packageMaintains a continued focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and other industry trendsAssists in the training and mentoring of designers and EITsMay assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verificationMay hold project manager responsibilities on some projects; tasks include establishing project scope with the client, scheduling work, maintaining communication with the client, attending meetings, overseeing profitability, implementing a QA/QC plan, and performing job close out processesMay collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experienceThree years of experience with large scope projectsRevit experience preferredExperience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staffCapable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM)Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelinesKnowledge of applicable codes and standardsKnowledge of construction terminologyKnowledge of basic mathKnowledge of systems integrationGeneral knowledge of engineering theories and methodologiesGeneral knowledge of applicable engineering disciplineInterpersonal Skills- ability to interact positively and work effectively with othersComprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicatedWritten Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuationSpeech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand youDetail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcomeJudgment and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusionOrganizational Skills – can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful mannerTechnical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intendedInfluence – ability to help others understand one’s point of viewMentoring Skills – as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experiences colleaguesForesight – ability to predict what is likely to happen in the futureSSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerEOE Disability/VeteranOur mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.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 HRJob SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO001397Job Category: DesignSchedule: Full-Time