Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• State of Hawaii Professional Mechanical Engineer License preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the industry
• Knowledge of CAD and manual drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques
• Able to follow project CAD standards and procedures
• Able to modify existing drawings to minimize the need to create new drawings and create new drawings when necessary, in a timely fashion
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication
• Read and interpret construction drawings
• Prepare accurate detailed drawings from data supplied by field surveys, record drawings as-built drawings, mark-ups, worksheets, and design sketches
• Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Operate computer using standard drafting software packages and plotters
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentations
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Power Point), CAD software, and AutoCAD, REVIT
• Strong understanding of codes and regulations, engineering systems, and construction methods
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods and process
• Strong understanding of contract types and ability to properly administer the contract obligations
• Able to develop project programs, initial design concepts, and establish project goals
• Client management
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter with initiative and strong follow-through
• Highly creative and collaborative
• Able to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules
• Valid driver’s license
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Research and gather information
• Work with CAD equipment and software creating, modifying, and finalizing mechanical engineering drawings for construction projects and design reports
• Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications
• Prepare final drawings, checking dimensions, consistency of information between drawings and for completeness
• Prepare drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates and basis for design for HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Energy Management and Control Systems
• Draft finished designs from sketches
• Conform to the established filing system for production drawings
• Interpret specifications for city, state and Federal requirements as needed
• Prepare periodic project status reports
• Review contract requirements to understand deliverables under each phase
• Revise documents per markup by project lead and management
• Prepare submission packages per the contract requirements
• Provide marketing and technical support
• Present and speak for the department at meetings and conferences
• Site investigations
• Create project schedule to meet submittal dates
• Coordinate work activities with those of other departments and regulatory agencies
• Learn the principles, techniques, laws, methodology, and processes pertinent to mechanical engineering work
• Mentor junior level staff members
• Make field measurements and obtain design data
• Prepare quantity take-offs and prepare opinions of probable construction costs
• Review and follow up on project financial health
• Other duties as assigned
• LOCATION: Honolulu, HI
• SALARY RANGE: $83,500 – $100,000 per year depending on experience
• Please apply directly online at: www.bowersandkubota.com
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
• 100% Employee Owned
• Locations (hint from scraper): Honolulu, HI; Honolulu, HI, US