Senior Mechanical Designer

Join Spur Design as a Senior Mechanical Designer and play a key role in designing innovative mechanical and plumbing systems for projects that positively impact the communities we serve. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor emerging designers, and help deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions from concept through construction.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering design and documentation on projects within Spur Design offices including site investigations, contract documentation, and the occasional construction administration.
• Develop detailed Mechanical/Plumbing Design drawings and specifications from the schematic stage to complete construction documents utilizing Revit MEP or other modeling software.
• Perform Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering tasks including, but not limited to, production of contract documents, specifications, design narratives, calculations, equipment selections, and submission packaging.
• Be able to understand and apply codes, design guidelines, engineering judgement, company standards, and industry best practices related to personal growth, development, and providing outstanding service to Spur's clients.
• Manage prioritizing project work pro-actively and provide program management within a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs. Keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job.
• Maintain and update office systems including Revit (BIM) libraries, filing systems, and project management tools.
• Travel for, but not limited to, site visits, professional collaborations, and satellite office visits.
• Work with the Mechanical Director and Mechanical design team to contribute toward the improvement of Spur Design's methods and processes.
• Attend office meetings and report on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects.
• Support requests for assistance related to marketing, project interviews, level of effort estimates, and project proposals.
• Strives to ask questions, learn next steps, and for continued growth and knowledge in the field.
• At all times be a good steward for Spur both inside and outside the office.

Qualifications:

• 20+ yrs Design Experience in the construction industry or related field
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited four-year college or university in the Engineering Sciences, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science, or related field, actual field experience with direct correlation, or training through a vo-tech program.
• 22+ yrs Design Experience in the construction industry or related field
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited four-year college or university in the Engineering Sciences, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science, or related field, actual field experience with direct correlation, or training through a vo-tech program
• Non-EIT, No Certifications
• Have the knowledge, understanding, and ability to navigate construction specifications and documents.
• Understand and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Have the knowledge of mechanical building systems and guidelines
• Have the knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, and Architect-Consultant Agreements
• Balances project deadlines and is responsive to project changes
• High level of organizational skills and ability to follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Bluebeam, etc.

Benefits:

Benefits offered with the full-time position include paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as follows:

• 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession
• Paid Holidays including:
• New Year's Day
• Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
• Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.
• Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,000 or 2x annual base salary (whichever is less) is provided at no charge.
• Health Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Dental Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Vision Insurance. employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Retirement benefits include matching 401k contributions of 1-for-1 matching up to 3% and 1-for-2 matching up to 5%, with a maximum match of 4% for a 5% employee contribution. This plan is a "safe harbor" eligible plan and, subsequently, no vesting period is required past initial eligibility requirements.
• Spur Design also offers reimbursement of training and professional organization dues or fees with prior approval by ownership.

Our vision, mission, and values:

At Spur Design, our vision is to be the industry leader in creating spaces for the good of others. Our mission focuses on empowering people, exploring possibilities, and delivering unmatched results. We are driven by core values of service, growth, and trust. Service is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our interactions with teams, clients, and the community. We foster a culture of personal and professional growth, ensuring continuous development for all employees. Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships, promoting collaboration and accountability. xhyhwjd Join us at Spur Design and be part of a team that leads with integrity and excellence.