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Ghafari is hiring: Mechanical Designer in Chicago

Ghafari, Chicago, IL, US, 60290

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Job Description:

General Summary:

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

Employment 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.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain's Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC's policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

In Summary: The Mechanical Designer will provide or extend mechanical systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial and institutional facilities as requested by the client . With assistance, perform calculations, formulate design and layout of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection . The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $100,000 . En Español: Descripción del trabajo: Resumen general: El diseñador mecánico, con cierta supervisión del gerente de Ingeniería Mecánica, proporcionará o extenderá el diseño de sistemas mecánicos para la nueva construcción y/o renovación de instalaciones industriales, comerciales e institucionales según solicite el cliente. Con ayuda, equipos seleccionados y de origen Coordinar proyectos con otras disciplinas Comunicar cambios en el alcance del gerente de departamento y director de proyecto Realizar otros deberes como asignado Qualificaciones de empleo: Educación: Licenciatura en Ingeniería Mecánica, Engeniería Arquitectónica o campo relacionado Preferido Experiencia profesional preferida LEED Acreditada: 3+ años de experiencia relacionada en ingeniería mecánica, sistemas HVAC/construcción (maestría, trabajo de investigación y/o pasantías pueden contar hacia los años de la experiencia) Habilidades / Competencias: Proficiencia con Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 y Bluebeam Conocimiento en BIM360 y Carrier HAP Una bonificación Excelente atención verbal y escrita al detalle Beneficios: En Ghafari ofrecemos un sólido paquete de prestaciones remuneradas a su empleado 401 A. Además de recibir una formación anual basada en licencias profesionales, licencia médica, asistencia por discapacidad, seguro de vida, pago de salarios para trabajadores de corto plazo, apoyo a tiempo libre, etc. Esta capacitación está diseñada para cubrir las competencias sociales, servicios de salud, seguros de seguridad social, pensiones, programas de retorno a largo plazo, ayudas a tiempo reducido, compensación de pensión, etc.). Desde 1982, Ghafari Associates ha adoptado un enfoque personal de proyectos altamente técnicos en mercados complejos como: aviación, manufactura, atención médica, venta al por menor, hospitalidad, K-12 y educación superior. Como equipo global de ingenieros, arquitectos, diseñadores de procesos y consultores mezclamos información con la innovación tecnológica para ayudar a los clientes a elevar su eficiencia, sostenibilidad e impacto. Continuamente calificamos un Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain's Cool Place to Retail, hospitality, K-12. Ghafari Associates, LLC es un empleador de Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action y se compromete a proporcionar alojamientos razonables a las personas con discapacidad en el proceso de solicitud de empleo. Si necesita un alojamiento debido a una discapacidad para poder usar nuestro sistema online para solicitar un puesto en Ghafadi Associates , LLC, puede solicitar puestos de la siguiente manera: Conectar a nuestro portal de trabajo (https://ghafari.jobs) Por fax al 313.436.8624; Personal Resources By mail al 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48126; Attn Human Resources Inhabitable, 17101, MI3@gmail.com si hay preguntas adicionales por correo electrónico o atención personalizada, contáctense al 3144.481. Es política de Ghafari Associates, LLC no discriminar en sus prácticas laborales y personales debido a la raza, color, credo, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad, peso, altura, estado civil, embarazo o paternidad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética (incluyendo historial médico familiar), afiliación política, servicio militar, estatus como individuo calificado con una discapacidad o un veterano protegido, u otra clasificación protegida por ley federal, estatal o local.