What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at KZF Design Inc?
Company Description
Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design has a staff of over 75 professionals
— including architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and planners — works collaboratively to deliver landmark projects across the country and around the world. We truly are a one-stop shop for architectural and design needs.
We’ve built our reputation on thoughtful, award-winning designs and unparalleled technical proficiency in both the public and private sectors. Our expertise spans commercial, workplace, education, community infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, government, and public safety projects.
As one of the Midwest’s premier design firms, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and reinvention. This translates to our clients through strong relationships, creativity, and independent thinking — values that have made us a leader in value-based design for 65 years. For more information, visit www.kzf.com.
Mechanical Designer – Entry Level
We are seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic, multi-disciplined, full-service A/E firm. This role will support the design of mechanical systems for buildings, with a focus on HVAC systems for design, bidding, permitting, and construction phases.
The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of building mechanical systems and be eager to contribute from conceptual development through final design and owner acceptance. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines on a variety of projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience producing Mechanical design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm
- Proficiency in REVIT MEP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Comfortable with a broad range of project types
- Experience using HVAC analysis software; Carrier HAP (desired)
- Familiarity with building Mechanical system design, including HVAC systems, and Mechanical utility systems
- Comfortable working on parallel assignments
- Familiarity with building design and construction
- Proactive and assertive in problem solving
- Comfortable working on parallel assignments
- Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
- Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards a plus
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
- LEED certification a plus
- Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English