Mechanical Designer Level 1

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Designer Level 1 is responsible for producing high-quality work, ensuring compliance with design standards, and meeting work deadlines. This role involves creating comprehensive project drawing sets for proposals and submittals, creating 3D models upon request, assisting in preparing “as-builts” for installation and operations manuals and assisting Mechanical Designer Levels 2 and 3. The Mechanical Designer Level 1 typically works on smaller projects and receives frequent instruction and direction from the Mechanical Proposal and Submittal Team Lead.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Review project documents, emails, and scope of work to help create accurate project drawings
Assist in developing project drawing sets for proposals
Assist in developing project drawing sets for submittals
Assist in updating the project “Weights” spreadsheet
Assist in creating 3D models and drawing sets for customers
Assist mechanical designers levels 2 and 3 when directed
Provide technical assistance to Mechanical Designers (Level 2) and collaborate as needed on design tasks.
Support internal design team members
Assist in preparing “as-builts” for installation and operations manuals
Assist in any other related tasks
Assist in developing pricing activities by producing BOMs, Inches of weld

Job Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineering Technologist (3-year college diploma)
Mechanical design experience, preferably within HVAC, is an asset
Proficient in Solid Works, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, EPDM
Friendly personality, respectful of co-workers, and able to work with individuals as part of a team
Able to multitask and work efficiently in a demanding environment
Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative and able to work independently
Problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
Able to take directions and communicate with others
Able to attend work regularly
Able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position
Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally
Understands the basics of mechanical single lines and is able to interpret them

Core Competencies:

Communication
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Critical thinking/problem solving

Contacts:

Internal engineering and shop staff and contractors to exchange information, answer questions, and solve problems.

Effort (Physical & Sensory):

Sitting and using computers for 8-10 hours per day
Regular standing, walking, sitting, use of fine motor skills
Occasional light lifting
Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels when in the plant