Senior Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

As a member of the technical staff, the Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for the preparation of technical document packages for the design and fabrication of modular TIAC (Turbine Inlet Air Cooling) Plants, CHP (Combined Heat & Power), Mission Critical, and District Cooling Plants from design inception through fabrication and system commissioning. During the design process, the Senior Mechanical Designer will work closely with the engineering team to become acquainted with the overall system design and begin development of fabrication coordination packages. 

Essential Functions:

• Generate detailed AutoCAD drawings and 3D model views from engineering design drawings to convey fabrication requirements of specific systems.  These systems may include piping systems, structural support systems, electrical equipment, chillers, heat exchangers, or pump systems.
• Review project specifications.
• Participate in product development / improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers to gain a thorough understanding of the project design. 
• Participate in project team meetings and activities related to project execution.
• Extract master mechanical component lists from project P&IDs.  
• Collaborate with fabrication team during the system building process.
• Review design documents to assure constructability and equipment specification to meet fabrication objectives.
• Coordinate with procurement and fabrication groups to facilitate the exchange of information throughout the course of the project, from proposal stage through shipment of project deliverables, including coordination with project site personnel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Technical capacity
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D AutoCAD and Bentley mechanical and structural software
• Detailed knowledge of pressure piping design, fabrication, and testing
• Detailed knowledge of pressure piping and structural steel codes of construction
• Basic understanding of structural, electrical, and control systems
• Good understanding of design documents

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the Stellar Energy fabrication facility for observation and support may be necessary which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel toed shoes and mandatory head protection.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some climbing and reaching is required. This would require the ability to use a step ladder to take measurements or reach behind or around equipment to measure or take photos of installed systems. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. 

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.   Occasional overtime effort may be requested to meet project specific deadlines.

Travel

Anticipated 20% travel for this position with some overnight stays.  Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of two-year associate degree in drafting or related technical discipline
• Experience in AutoCAD software
• 4 years of experience with piping and equipment design and drafting
• 4 years of experience with industrial systems fabrication

Preferred Education and Experience

• Formal training or education in system design or engineering
• Experience in power plant, large HVAC design, or similar project work experience
• Experience with industrial mechanical systems construction
• Experience with structural steel design and fabrication
• Familiar with design and operation of general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Knowledge of 3D software (AutoCAD, Bentley AutoPlant, Prosteel, Advance Steel)

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.