What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP - Designer I position at GreenbergFarrow (GF)?
General Summary
The MEP Designer I is an entry level role responsible for assisting in the design and documentation of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, retail, and institutional building projects. Under the direct supervision of senior staff, this role supports the development of electrical drawings, calculations, and technical documents in accordance with applicable codes, project requirements, and internal design standards.
The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain foundational experience in mechanical and electrical building systems design, software tools, and coordination processes within a multidisciplinary environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:
Technical Support & Documentation
EEO
We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion at our firm. We are committed to equal opportunity. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and on construction/building sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting, which includes extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. This position requires physical mobility on and around construction sites before and after the installation of landscaping, pavement, stairs, elevators, electricity, heating, and air conditioning.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Other
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. We are an e-Verify Employer.
Thank you for your interest in GF! We look forward to reviewing your information.
The MEP Designer I is an entry level role responsible for assisting in the design and documentation of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, retail, and institutional building projects. Under the direct supervision of senior staff, this role supports the development of electrical drawings, calculations, and technical documents in accordance with applicable codes, project requirements, and internal design standards.
The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain foundational experience in mechanical and electrical building systems design, software tools, and coordination processes within a multidisciplinary environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:
Technical Support & Documentation
- Assist in the design and layout of basic mechanical and electrical systems under direct supervision.
- Perform redline revisions and drafting using Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
- Support the preparation of construction documents, including plans, schedules, and basic specifications.
- Develop and update standard details, notes, and documentation to support senior designers and engineers.
- Coordinate with internal team members (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural) to ensure design integration and consistency.
- Participate in internal project meetings to understand project scope and design direction.
- Respond to guidance, feedback from senior team members, and incorporate changes accurately and efficiently.
- Gain exposure to the building design process, construction documentation, and relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA).
- Observe coordination meetings and client discussions to build communication and problem solving skills.
- Learn industry tools and techniques related to pipe and duct routing, equipment scheduling, circuiting, and panel schedules with support from senior staff.
- General knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems and engineering principles.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Bluebeam is a plus.
- General understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering software (e.g., AGi32, Energy Pro, Visual, SKM) is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to take direction, follow through on assigned tasks, and work both independently and in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 0 - 3 years of professional experience in electrical design, preferably within a building systems or consulting engineering environment.
- Licensure in progress or willingness to pursue licensure is preferred.
- ABET - accredited degree is a plus.
EEO
We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion at our firm. We are committed to equal opportunity. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and on construction/building sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting, which includes extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. This position requires physical mobility on and around construction sites before and after the installation of landscaping, pavement, stairs, elevators, electricity, heating, and air conditioning.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Other
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. We are an e-Verify Employer.
Thank you for your interest in GF! We look forward to reviewing your information.
