Mechanical Designer - Healthcare
The Mechanical Designer role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position focused on developing foundational mechanical design skills within healthcare projects. The role involves working primarily in Revit to model HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, supporting experienced engineers, and participating in interdisciplinary coordination and project documentation. This position offers a hybrid work environment fostering collaboration and professional growth through mentorship and hands-on learning.
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Key Responsibilities
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level mechanical designer to develop hands-on design skills and support project teams across healthcare and other sectors. Core responsibilities include:
- Primarily working in Revit to model HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection components and systems from redlines or guidance provided by project leads
- Execute project setups in Revit for mechanical models
- Design, layout, and coordinate mechanical equipment and components within room plans and overall building layouts
- Participate in mentorships with lead engineers to learn mechanical design principles for the built environment
- Autonomously implement delegated design tasks as assigned
- Develop Tables of Contents for Division 21, 22, and 23 specifications
- Learn and perform system sizing calculations (e.g., duct static pressure, waste and vent pipe sizing) under guidance
- Check work for graphical and documentation issues prior to deliverable issuance, following Confidential Client design standards
- Collaborate with QA/QC efforts according to Confidential Client’s design process
- Observe client meetings alongside project designers/leads to learn project mechanical requirements
- Participate actively in internal project team meetings
- Work across different sectors to build experience as a mechanical generalist
- Support staffing estimates by assessing time required to complete assigned tasks
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
- Written and verbal communication skills appropriate for the role
- Strong organizational skills preferred
- Revit experience preferred; comfort with word processing and spreadsheets required
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious mindset
- Ability to work well with others under deadlines
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally via phone, video, and in-person
- Visual acuity sufficient to perform responsibilities
Work Environment
- Hybrid work model: flexibility to work from home with regular in-office days for collaboration and culture building
- Office is a professional, open-space environment supporting both collaborative and independent work
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not intended to cover every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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