Job Opening: Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer Career Area: Engineering - Mechanical What We're Looking For: Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking to fill the position of Mechanical Designer in the Facilities Engineering solution center in our Dayton, OH office. Responsibilities: * Applies standard engineering procedures and techniques to complete well defined design * Completes tasks in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, piping, fire protection, and utility system design * Produces documentation for issue to client for projects of all size in multiple CAD platforms * Participates in conferences with clients to establish project objectives and resolve problems. * Asks appropriate questions to determine scope of project work * Performs routine manual calculations regarding piping design for liquids and gases such as calculation of pressure drop and pipe sizing, and the selection of valves and inline fittings * Conducts inspections of construction work and prepares inspection reports * Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality work * Works independently in developing preliminary and finished designs by analyzing reports, maps, specifications, and drawings related to the project * Prepares design computations and quantity estimates using various software packages * Coordinates with clients, teaming partners, and other disciplines. * Performs building and system evaluations and inspections * Other duties as assigned Education & Experience Qualifications: * Two-year degree in Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting or equivalent with 10 years relevant experience in design and drafting or other relevant combination of education and / or experience * Familiar with fundamental mechanical design concepts and must be capable of performing routine calculations regarding * HVAC load calculations, piping layout, pipe sizing, and equipment arrangements * Familiar with plumbing system design including ability to interpret and apply plumbing codes * Familiar with materials of construction regarding material compatibility with various service conditions for equipment and piping * Basic familiarity with fire protection system design including ability to interpret and apply fire protection code * Capable of checking and approving shop drawings * Proficient in any 3D CAD package: REVIT is preferred, but Microstation and AutoCAD are also acceptable * Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules * Must understand the value of Client satisfaction Why join us? Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 400-people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked No. 171 on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s 2021 Top 500 Design Firms list, is No. 177 on Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES: * Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do. * Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are. * Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better. * Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us. * ServiceApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjEyNTY2LjEwNTA4QGJhcmdlZGVzaWduY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20