Mechanical Designer I

4 days ago

San Luis Obispo, California, United States BMA Mechanical+ Full time

Established in 1989, BMA Mechanical+ is a company for problem solvers, innovators, and team players. We get excited about things like saving energy and water, designing with the latest and greatest, and helping our customers achieve their vision. Our mission is to develop, support, and shape the built environment with innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions. We call it the California Standard.  

We encourage a healthy work/life balance and are dedicated to cultivating an excellent work atmosphere for our team. BMA provides opportunities for paid continuing education and ongoing industry training.  Our benefits package includes generous vacation time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision benefits, Annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions. We promote a healthy work/life balance. 

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Perform most of the basic engineering tasks as necessary for each project including zoning, equipment layout and coordination, heating/cooling load calculations, coordination with other team(s), etc.., with support.
  • During the design phase, you will prepare Design Development Drawings and Construction Documents in collaboration with other squad members, and senior team members as needed while applying relevant code knowledge to your system design and layout, with support.
  • During the agency approval phase, you will coordinate corrections to your plans/designs with the AHJ and other team members as needed in order to support project permitting, with support.
  • During the construction phase, you will provide Construction Administration services to aid in the execution of our design, with support.

Qualifications:

  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting skills preferred
  • Working knowledge of current codes/standards for building projects within the State of California including: California Mechanical Code, CALGreen Code, and California Energy Code, preferred
  • Training in BIM preferred; Revit MEP preferred
  • Excellent time management and project prioritization
  • Software skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office365 preferred
  • BSME degree, technical degree, or other industry specific work experience which demonstrates high levels of technical capability
  • Engineer In Training Certificate strongly preferred
  • Growth mindset required

For consideration, please provide:

- a cover letter that includes information on why you are interested in this position.

- a detailed resume.

BMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.

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