Mediabistro logo
job logo

Mechanical Designer - Industrial

Baker Group, Des Moines, IA, United States


PURPOSE The Mechanical Designer will specialize in project design documentation for the design build industry, with a focus on the food and beverage, refinery, research laboratories, agricultural, power, and other industrial markets. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Work with engineers to produce clear, complete, detailed and accurate construction documents, utilizing CAD software

Develop design drawings for engineering, shop fabrication and field installation of industrial systems

Produce general arrangement drawings for review by project team and customers and to be included in construction documents.

Create preliminary 3D models using AutoCAD to show equipment, piping, and specialties for review by customers and use by detailers

Develop 3D objects from cutsheets and submittals in AutoCAD as required for project design needs

Stay updated with new technologies that innovate and improve CAD skills and processes by attending continuing education opportunities

Coordinate with designers of other trades/business units

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

Minimum of five (5) years related experience

Two-year Associate’s degree in CAD design preferred

Industrial experience is preferred

Design/Build project experience preferred

Experienced with design of hydronic, process piping, and industrial process systems

Proficient with AutoCAD and Navisworks

Familiarity with process flow diagrams, Process and Instrumentation Drawing (P&IDs), General Arrangement Drawings, and 3D BIM modeling

Experience with or ability to learn AutoCAD MEP, Plant 3D, Smart PID preferred

Mental And Physical Competencies Required To Perform Essential Functions

Passion for Design/Construction

Ability to work collaboratively with clients and Team Members at all levels of the company

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of concentration to mentally work through issues

Ability to meet project deadlines

Proven problem‑solving ability

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer

Significant field and client interactions on construction job sites, which may require prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

Occasional exposure to variety of temperature and weather conditions

Position may require travel

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr