Senior Designer I

Description

• Stay current on codes, design software, and industry trends; assist in mentoring designers and EITs; support field verification as needed.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and other disciplines; answer contractor and supplier questions during bid and construction phases.
• Implement design requirements relayed by the team; perform system design layout and sizing; assist with studies, load calculations, and equipment selection.
• Assist with development of man‑hour budgets and execute work to the plan; quantify effort and flag risks early.
• Anticipate problems and potential conflicts; propose solutions and communicate with team members and the project engineer.
• Review shop drawings, record changes, and keep all disciplines informed of details and schedules; attend client and internal update meetings.
• Maintain detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members.
• On select projects, support project management tasks—scope definition, scheduling, client communication, QA/QC plan, profitability oversight, and closeout.
• Prepare electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software; develop design approaches and concepts with the project engineer.
• Help organize complete, well‑structured drawing sets; maintain project design and construction files.
• Process drawings received from the architect into models the design team can use; coordinate initial project set-up and keep models current with the architect.
• Coordinate contract documents with construction administrators; perform site observations as required and support CA as needed.
• Perform collision checks in Navisworks; visually review plans for defects and drive resolution with the team.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experience
• General knowledge of engineering theories/methodologies, systems integration, and the applicable engineering discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and applicable codes/standards and construction terminology.
• Interpersonal influence, mentoring mindset, and organizational skills to marshal resources and manage multiple activities at once.
• Clear written communication, technical writing, and speech clarity; strong comprehension and ability to convey requirements.
• Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)
• Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff
• Three years of experience with large scope projects
• Detail‑oriented with sound judgment and decision‑making; ability to foresee issues and propose solutions proactively.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline-specific engineering software (e.g., TRACE, HASS, SKM).

Benefits

• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company‑funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance