Senior Mechanical Designer

1 month ago

Houston, Texas, United States Smith Seckman Reid Full time
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Designer

At Smith Seckman Reid, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Designer to join our team. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for preparing design drawings using industry software and maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process drawings received from architects into models that can be used by the design team.
  • Coordinate initial project setup and ensure the team has the current model through communication with the architect.
  • Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software.
  • Develop design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer.
  • Implement design requirements as related by the design team.
  • Perform system design layout and sizing for assigned projects.
  • Assist in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design.
  • Anticipate problems and potential conflicts and provide recommended solutions to team members.
  • Review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules.
  • Attend project update meetings with both clients and team members.
  • Assist the design team in coordinating with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines.
  • Communicate design requirements and answer questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases.
  • Maintain detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members.
  • Coordinate contract documents with construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required.
  • Perform collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team.
  • Visually review plans for defects in design work.
  • Assist in the development of man-hour budgets and perform tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks.
  • Communicate with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings.
  • Assist the design team in putting a set of drawings into an organized package.
  • Maintain a continued focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and other industry trends.
  • Assist in the training and mentoring of designers and EITs.
  • May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification.
  • May hold project manager responsibilities on some projects, including establishing project scope with the client, scheduling work, maintaining communication with the client, attending meetings, overseeing profitability, implementing a QA/QC plan, and performing job close-out processes.
  • May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group.
Requirements:
  • Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years of applicable experience or eight years of applicable experience.
  • Three years of experience with large scope projects.
  • Revit experience preferred.
  • Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff.
  • Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
  • Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline-specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM).
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelines.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of construction terminology.
  • Knowledge of basic math.
  • Knowledge of systems integration.
  • General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
  • General knowledge of applicable engineering discipline.
  • Interpersonal skills - ability to interact positively and work effectively with others.
  • Comprehension - ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated.
  • Written communication skills - ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Speech clarity - ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you.
  • Detail-oriented - ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome.
  • Judgment and decision-making skills - ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion.
  • Organizational skills - can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
  • Technical writing skills - skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended.
  • Influence - ability to help others understand one's point of view.
  • Mentoring skills - as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experienced colleagues.
  • Foresight - ability to predict what is likely to happen in the future.

Smith Seckman Reid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

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