Lead Designer, Mechanical

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Non-Solicitation:  We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.

The Lead Designer, Mechanical participates in a team environment consisting of engineers and designers to produce construction documents for the following systems: HVAC wet/dry, plumbing, controls and the like.

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• Develops mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing construction documents using architectural background layouts and system performance requirements defined by the project team including the architect, engineer and project manager
• Coordinates with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering/ internal and external)
• Participates in pre-design project activities, such as site assessment, site plan review, and verification of as built conditions
• Works with project team to find optimum system sizing, routing, materials, and space management for ductwork and piping systems
• Performs equipment selection research and develop recommendations
• Participates in Services during Construction, including responding to RFIs, shop drawing and submittal review, site observation, preparation of field-issued sketches, participation in construction meetings, and preparation of preliminary and final punch lists, and as-built drawings
• Executes work within approved budgets, develop progress reports, and interface with clients and others
• Develops projects in compliance with engineering codes, standards, principles, relevant specifications and contractual requirements
• Produces construction documents and calculations under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and coordinate with other disciplines
• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Supports business development activities, including preparation of materials for qualifications, proposals, and interviews
• Mentors interns and junior members of project teams
• Developments of construction drawings, specifications, details, schedules and diagrams for HVAC, process mechanical and plumbing systems
• Performs technical tasks using applicable standards, procedures and codes
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Exyte Group.
 

Show your expertise

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 8+ years of experience
• Good time management skills, strong work ethic and attention to details
• Competent in the use Autodesk Building Systems Software
• Individual must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Ability to perform calculations: load (Trane Trace and Carrier HAP) pipe stress analysis and pipe flow
• Associate’s degree with technical focus preferred