What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer - Industrial position at Baker Group?
PURPOSE
The Mechanical Designer will specialize in project design documentation for the design build industry, with a focus on the food and beverage, refinery, research laboratories, agricultural, power, and other industrial markets. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Work with engineers to produce clear, complete, detailed and accurate construction documents, utilizing CAD software
- Develop design drawings for engineering, shop fabrication and field installation of industrial systems
- Produce general arrangement drawings for review by project team and customers and to be included in construction documents.
- Create preliminary 3D models using AutoCAD to show equipment, piping, and specialties for review by customers and use by detailers
- Develop 3D objects from cutsheets and submittals in AutoCAD as required for project design needs
- Stay updated with new technologies that innovate and improve CAD skills and processes by attending continuing education opportunities
- Coordinate with designers of other trades/business units
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience
- Two-year Associate’s degree in CAD design preferred
- Industrial experience is preferred
- Design/Build project experience preferred
- Experienced with design of hydronic, process piping, and industrial process systems
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Navisworks
- Familiarity with process flow diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Drawing (P&IDs), General Arrangement Drawings, and 3D BIM modeling
- Experience with or ability to learn AutoCAD MEP, Plant 3D, Smart PID preferred
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Passion for Design/Construction
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and Team Members at all levels of the company
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of concentration to mentally work through issues
- Ability to meet project deadlines
- Proven problem-solving ability
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
- Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
- Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions
- Position may require travel
Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.