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The Mechanical / Structural Designer supports the Engineering team by independently preparing detailed drawings and equipment bills of materials (BOMs) in accordance with customer requirements.

This role also assists service personnel by simulating technical issues through drawings and is responsible for executing simple Engineering Work Requests while adhering to departmental work instructions and engineering standards.

The Designer ensures the accuracy, reliability, and safety of mechanical, piping, and structural scopes of work, particularly for Hyperscale Data Center Modules—while maintaining compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

The Designer is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and analysis of information.

Key Responsibilities

+ Prepare and review drawings and BOMs based on customer specifications.

+ Generate bulk Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and detailed BOMs independently.

+ Ensure all drawings comply with engineering and QA/QC standards.

+ Create layout drawings to illustrate equipment placement and functionality.

+ Develop and complete various mechanical, piping, and structural deliverables, including:

+ Piping layouts, isometrics, tie-point drawings, insulation details

+ Structural GAs, weld notes, connection details, foundations, supports

+ Equipment mounting, HVAC ducting, instrumentation, P&IDs, flow diagrams

+ Walkways, stairs, handrails, ladders, platforms, and grating per OSHA

+ Simulate technical issues in drawings to support problem-solving.

+ Prepare sequence drawings and procedures for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

+ Compile installation procedures for customer submission.

+ Supervise outsourced engineering/design work to third-party firms.

+ Review vendor data and drawings for compliance with specifications and standards.

+ Generate reports from models and provide design data to internal and external stakeholders.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and updating tools and procedures.

Education

+ Technical certification in mechanical, structural, or piping design is required.

Experience

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical, piping, and structural design, preferably within Hyperscale Data Center Modules or a similar industrial environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to produce technical drawings and sketches to communicate design concepts.

+ Experience working in high-density data centers or hyperscale environments is strongly preferred.

+ Solid understanding of facility electrical systems and their integration with mechanical components.

+ Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to:

+ AHRI – Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute

+ AMCA – Air Movement and Control Association International

+ AISI – American Iron and Steel Institute

+ AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction

+ ANSI – American National Standards Institute

+ ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (B&PV Section VIII, IX, B31.3)

+ ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

+ ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

+ AWS – American Welding Society

+ IBC – International Building Code

+ MFMA – Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

+ MSS – Manufacturers Standardization Society (Valves and Fittings)

+ OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

+ NACE – National Association of Corrosion Engineers

+ NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

+ PFI – Pipe Fabrication Institute

+ SMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

+ TEMA – Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association

+ Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.

+ Advanced proficiency in:

+ Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

+ PDF editing tools (Adobe, Foxit, or equivalent)

+ SolidWorks

+ Autodesk AutoCAD

+ Navisworks Manager / Freedom

+ Operational knowledge of:

+ SAP (ERP tool with engineering modules and transactions)

+ Autodesk Revit

+ Autodesk BIM 360

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

+ Capable of working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Perform effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.

+ Comfortable with shifting priorities and task switching.

+ Excellent client relationship management and interpersonal skills.

+ Creative thinker with a focus on enhancing client experience.

+ High level of professionalism, work ethic, and attention to detail.

+ Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

+ Able to clearly express complex ideas in both individual and group settings.

+ Strong written communication skills with the ability to organize and present ideas effectively.

+ Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication abilities.

Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.