SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Designer works as a member of the project design team to coordinate the design development, production, and delivery of complex engineering projects. Some assignments may require independent action and decision making, as well as ability to supervise others.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

▪ High school diploma.
▪ One to five years of mechanical design experience working on one or more of the following building types: healthcare, education, institutional, justice. Healthcare preferred.
▪ Experience working and coordinating with integrated teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
▪ Knowledge of building codes.
▪ Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
▪ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of plans, sections diagrams and equipment schedules, and drawings.
▪ Proficiency in Revit and BIM required.
▪ Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
▪ Basic knowledge about sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
▪ Ability to work independently and effectively meet deadlines.
▪ Ability to communicate, both verbal and written.
▪ Ability to work in a team environment.
▪ Ability to modify and review Revit models of mechanical systems and components including ductwork and piping systems according to established standards and Revit modeling techniques.
▪ Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and Johnston Best Practice Standards.
▪ Works closely with project team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
▪ Performs all work in a clear, complete, and accurate manner.
▪ Proficiency in Revit to check the design for interferences with other building elements, resolves conflicts with other team members.
▪ Ability to produces equipment schedules, making changes and adjustments as necessary with input from the engineering team.
▪ Seeks new knowledge related to engineering practices, principles and regulations changes.

 ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Creative, innovative, and thinks outside the box.
• Team oriented.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Team.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
• Flexible and able to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to the practice of business ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Multi-tasker and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to independently solve problems.
• Highly organized and meticulously detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and in a team environment.
• Quick learner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Provides excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Displays leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to solve problems individually, as well as a part of a team.
• Utilizes solution-based thinking.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Utilizes a proactive approach.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Effective listener and problem solver.
• Drives results by planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

COMPANY CULTURE:

• Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor others.
• Effective listener and clear communicator.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Promotes and upholds the Johnston culture. Honesty. Integrity. Respect.
• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

Johnston | MJDII provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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