Commercial Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who do not require sponsorship for employment at this time. Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.

Company Overview:

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential/commercial sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at

General Overview of Position:

Arcxis is seeking Mechanical designers and engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled primarily in multi-family commercial HVAC design and Engineering. This includes performing Manual J, S, D HVAC design, as well as designing duct layouts in AutoCAD by integrating with our in-house frame designs in accordance with ACCA, IRC, and IBC standards. Mechanical Designers and Engineers collaborate and partner across all disciplines to ensure the highest level of cross-disciplined design integration for a one-stop shop solution to our partners commercial design needs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Job duties will be to produce ASHRAE RTS/CLTD heat loss/gain calculations, equipment selection and specification, and duct system designs for non-residential buildings using Wrightsoft, and final construction documents in AutoCAD
• Produce Manual J, S, and D calculations for heat loss/gain, equipment selection and specification, and duct system designs for residential buildings using Wrightsoft, and final construction documents in AutoCAD.
• Mechanical HVAC engineering and design of single and multi-family, low and high-rise, clubhouses, amenity centers, etc. for commercial HVAC systems
• Understand the design process from DD to CD
• Coordinate and attend meetings for all phases of projects from initial phase – to - completion to include: utility coordination, MEP internal coordination, and applicable tasks
• Respond to all electrical RFI’s and/or Shop drawings per the contractual deadlines
• Communicate directly with clients for problems & resolutions, provide expert advice and project specifications that aid client teams
• Provide estimated hours for new work based on estimated effort required
• Generate detailed mechanical design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of mechanical systems for bidding and construction
• Prepare Construction Documents in AutoCAD
• Work with design staff and drafters to complete project

Competencies:

• Strong AutoCAD background (preferred 10+ year’s experience)
• Wrightsoft (preferred 5-10+ year’s experience)
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• The ability to read blueprints, both in CAD and final plan sets
• Compute dimensions from architectural plans
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work well with other engineers/designers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Code Knowledge
  • Energy and building code compliance for mechanical systems
  • Fluent in California Title 24
  • IRC Residential Codes
  • IBC Commercial Codes
  • ICC International Codes
  • Uniform building codes
• Drive deadlines in dynamic and fast-moving environments across multiple projects simultaneously with or without direct supervision throughout all phases of projects.
• Team players with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed, with good initiative and a great multi-tasker

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
• Preferred 10-15+ years’ experience in Mechanical Design for commercial building systems, code compliance, and construction.
• Strong background in using Wrighsoft load calculation software. Must be able to set up the calculations based on Code requirements and design system/systems to meet building loads with minimal help.
• Must be able to select mechanical equipment based on the best solution for the building using manufacture’s engineering data.
• Candidate should be able to work independently with little supervision designing mechanical HVAC plans from project kick-off to completion of the project.
• Mechanical Design experience with various cooling systems, VRF systems, ventilation, and exhaust systems.
• Mechanical Design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings, residential/commercial and enclosed parking garages.
• Candidate should be able to refer to architectural, structural, plumbing, and electrical drawings for coordination purposes across all disciplines, with regard to timeliness of project completion and deadlines.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance