Senior Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

WELCOME TO JOHNSTON

Johnston is a collaboration of experienced engineers, architects, planners, and managers working together to create thoughtful and functional design throughout the great state of Texas. We work on projects that make a difference in people’s lives and make our world a safer place.

Mission: Our people are the heart of our business. We build highly engaged and collaborative teams dedicated to executing thoughtful, creative design solutions. We are passionate, optimistic, dedicated, efficient, and driven by our entrepreneurial roots.

Vision: To provide the best client service in design and construction. Our Vision is reflected in our designs, our team members, and our culture. It has resulted in the strong, trusting relationships we have with our clients today and the standard we aspire to maintain in the years to come.

People: At Johnston, we seek people who are creative and enjoy solving problems, while having fun along the way. Individuals who embrace a team approach, committed to growing and developing their talents, enjoy mentoring and coaching others, and contribute to a fantastic company culture are who we are as a team and a firm. We aspire to build the best team with the best people to deliver the best projects.

SUMMARY:

With supervision from the Project Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Designer creates mechanical drawings using Revit and coordinates with the design team using BIM. This role works as a member of the project design team to coordinate the design development, production, and delivery of engineering documents. Responsibilities include load calculations, system design, equipment selection, vendor coordination, and CA support. Some assignments require independent action and decision making. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of mechanical drafting and/or design experience from concept to client delivery in HVAC Design, Building Mechanical Systems, and Central Utility Plants.

• Experience working on healthcare, government, education, and/or technology project design.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of integrated design and architecturally significant buildings.

• Proficiency in Revit and BIM required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develops and modifies Revit models of mechanical systems and components including piping diagrams, HVAC distribution, equipment schedules, and control diagrams according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques with minimal input from the Project Engineer.
• Checks model for design interferences with other building elements and resolves conflicts.
• Produces equipment schedules and details making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.

• Sizes mechanical systems including pipe sizing, duct sizing, pressure drop calculations.
• Selects equipment using results of design calculations, such as VAV terminals, fan coil units, air handlers, and pumps under review of Project Engineer.

• Assists Team Leader and Project Manager in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and Johnston Best Practice Standards.
• Visits project sites during construction administration to conduct quality, progress, and compliance review with design documents.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced design team members.
• Actively seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles, and regulation changes.

ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Committed to exceptional external and internal client service.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across the project team at all levels.
• Result driven by properly planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt and work independently or in team environment.

COMPANY CULTURE:

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Team focused with ability to collaborate well with internal and external team members.

• Effective listener and clear communicator.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to practice of business ethics.

• Promotes and upholds the Johnston culture. Honesty. Integrity. Respect.

• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

Johnston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.