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
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Develop HVAC and/or plumbing construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
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Applicants with experience in either HVAC design or plumbing/fire protection design are encouraged to apply.
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Utilize Autodesk Revit to develop coordinated 3D building models and construction documents.
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Utilize AutoCAD to prepare 2D details and supporting drawings as required.
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Coordinate designs with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other project disciplines.
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Perform HVAC load calculations, equipment selections, and plumbing sizing calculations, as applicable.
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Produce coordinated, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents.
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Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing conditions assessments, including field verification for renovation and addition projects.
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Assist with construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing field issues.
Qualifications
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
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Minimum 3 years of experience designing HVAC and/or plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
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Experience performing HVAC load calculations and/or plumbing sizing calculations.
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Proficiency with Autodesk Revit is required.
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Familiarity with applicable mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes.
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Experience coordinating MEP systems with other disciplines.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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AutoCAD experience is a plus.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer Intern (EI) certification is a plus.
Benefits
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Employer-paid health insurance, effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
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Profit sharing bonuses
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401(k) plan with an employer match
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Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life and AD&D insurance
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Other voluntary benefits including vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance are available
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Paid Time Off
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Holidays
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Plumbing Designer to join our growing MEP team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, educational, and industrial projects. If you are passionate about quality design, collaboration, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
