Ghafari Associates is hiring: Mechanical Designer in Chicago

Overview Join to apply for the Mechanical Designer role at Ghafari Associates . The Mechanical Designer, with some supervision from the Manager of Mechanical Engineering, will provide or extend mechanical systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial and institutional facilities as requested by the client. The Mechanical Designer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes and will work independently on smaller, less complex projects. Essential Job Functions With assistance, perform calculations, formulate design and layout of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staff With assistance, edit or draft project specifications Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site Review drawings for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes Review product submittals for design content (shop drawings), specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc. With assistance, select and source equipment Coordinate project with other disciplines Communicate scope changes to department manager and Project Manager Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field preferred LEED accredited professional preferred Experience: 3+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering field, HVAC/building systems (Master's degree, research work and/or internships may count towards the years of experience) Skills/Competencies: Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700, and Bluebeam Knowledge in BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus Excellent written and verbal communication Strong attention to detail Benefits At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $100,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training. Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets and supports hybrid and in-office work environments. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and to providing reasonable accommodations in the employment process. Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr