What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at ECHO Power?
Job Title: Mechanical Designer I-II
About Echo Power
Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.
We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.
Work Environment
This is a primarily remote position with occasional travel of up to 10% to support site visits, field coordination, project meetings, and other business needs. Candidates should reside within one hour of a commercial airport.
What You’ll Get to Do
As a Mechanical Designer, you will support the design and development of critical mechanical systems within commercial and healthcare environments. Your work will focus on hydronic and refrigeration systems for comfort and process cooling, including HVAC systems, boilers, and heat exchangers.
You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on high-impact infrastructure projects, developing thoughtful, technically sound designs while supporting projects from design through field execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Design hydronic and refrigeration systems for HVAC, process cooling, boilers, and heat exchangers
- Develop detailed mechanical drawings, layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD and Revit
- Collaborate with electrical, structural, and other engineering disciplines to develop coordinated designs
- Support designs in accordance with applicable ASHRAE, NFPA, and FGI standards
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, including specifications, reports, design drawings, and as-built drawings
- Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams
- Support site visits, field verification, and field coordination as needed
- Assist with resolving design and field-related issues throughout project execution
What You Bring
- Associate’s or technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
- 5 years of mechanical design experience, with an emphasis on HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical system design, preferably within a healthcare environment
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Familiarity with mechanical design tools such as Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, or hydronic modeling software
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards, including ASHRAE, NFPA, and FGI
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Please Note: Mid- to Senior- level candidates will be considered for this role. Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on relevant experience and interview interactions.
What You’ll Get From Us
- Salary: $72,300 – $104,900 annually (based on education and experience)
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
- 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
- Work-from-home (when not in the field) with flexible working hours
- Four weeks’ vacation plus 7 company-paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, life insurance
- Company wellness program, including personal health amp; wellness coach
- Family-oriented culture
- Career growth opportunities
- And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like:
- Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7
- Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees
- Employee assistance fund
- Community service time off and charity matching
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Employee discount programs
This remote position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.
Salary : $72,300 - $104,900