Mechanical Engineer/Designer

I.A. Naman + Associates, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or early-career Designer looking to launch your career in mechanical systems design? We're looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer/Designer to join our team and contribute to MEP consulting projects through hands-on design, planning, and technical problem-solving. If you're eager to apply your CAD skills, collaborate on innovative solutions, and grow within a supportive engineering environment, we want to hear from you! About Us Headquartered in Houston, Texas, I.A. Naman + Associates is one of the region's foremost providers of mechanical and electrical engineering services with completed projects in 23 states. Since 1947, IAN+A has provided forward-thinking mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design to meet the functional requirements of our clients. The success of our firm is driven by its people, and our continuing success is the result of talent professional engineers and engineering consultants motivated toward the advancement of the engineering practices and the pursuit of design and service excellence. The Position: The Mechanical Engineer/Designer position is responsible for performing a variety of mechanical engineering tasks, including the research, development, planning, and design phases of mechanical systems and subsystems common to MEP consulting engineering projects.

Requirements

Graduate Mechanical Engineers - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year university.
Mechanical Designer - Associate's degree (A. A.) in Drafting, Design, CAD from a two-year college or technical school and/or 1-3+ years of experience working with the application of all conventional aspects of electrical design related to design and installation of electrical power and lighting systems in office buildings, critical facilities, schools, healthcare facilities and/or related MEP Consulting Engineering.
Working familiarity and understanding of ASHRAE, NFPA, and International Building and Electrical Codes.
Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit CAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to analyze needs and project requirements to assist in creating a design.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Active listening skills.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment, primarily AutoDesk Revit and AutoCad.
Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals, to determine feasibility of design or application.
Develop plans, schematics, schedules, and diagrams for mechanical equipment, ductwork, piping systems, and risers, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Exercise independent judgment in the use of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria such as ASHRAE, NFPA, International Building and Mechanical Codes.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD), or drafting equipment and software.
Coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Other duties as assigned.