Mechanical/Plumbing Designer

Description

Grace Design Studios is seeking an experienced Mechanical and/or Plumbing Designer to join our growing MEP team in the New Orleans office. The ideal candidate will have experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial facilities while utilizing Autodesk Revit to produce high-quality construction documents. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects alongside experienced engineers, architects, and designers from schematic design through construction administration.

This position is available at a few select locations: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Phoenix, Orlando, Fort Worth, and Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC and/or plumbing construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
• Applicants with experience in either HVAC design or plumbing/fire protection design are encouraged to apply.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit to develop coordinated 3D building models and construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare 2D details and supporting drawings as required.
• Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project disciplines.
• Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, and plumbing sizing calculations, as applicable.
• Produce coordinated, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing conditions assessments, including field verification for renovation and addition projects.
• Assist with construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing field issues.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
• Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or...