Sr. Mechanical Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

VAA•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$36 - $60•Hybrid

About The Position

Sr. Mechanical Designer (Hybrid/Remote) Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Sr. Mechanical Designer. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles. The Mechanical team designs process and utility piping, pumps, and heat exchangers, process ventilation, and building HVAC and plumbing systems for agribusiness, industrial and commercial facilities. Your role: The Sr. Designer (Piping) works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare P&IDs, Piping 3D models, and isometrics with Bill of Materials, and assist during the construction support phase and acts as a primary technical contact on projects. Understand and convey scope, schedules and end-product needs to internal project team. Set up and prepare 3D models in Autodesk Plant 3D and piping isometrics to specified VAA/client CAD standards. Prepare 2D piping layout plans, sections and details as required. Review project documents for coordination with all disciplines to avoid and resolve conflicts. Participate in internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings. Design and layout preliminary concepts in Revit 3D or Plant 3D as requested. Prepare and edit piping and valve specifications, coordinate with drawings, and review equipment shop drawings. Communicate with client and contractors regarding RFI's and field questions. Support project team in nurturing the client relationship. Provide direction and distribute work to technicians, designers and engineers. Mentor and train technical staff to produce high quality design services and deliverables. Perform a quality control review. Perform site visits as needed.

Requirements

Certificate in HVAC drafting or related courses and at least eight years of HVAC and plumbing design experience OR at least nine years of HVAC and plumbing design experience
Experience leading mechanical design team on multi-discipline projects
Proficiency in Revit 3D preferred; willingness and aptitude to learn quickly required.
Proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D preferred; willingness and aptitude to learn quickly required.

Responsibilities

Prepare P&IDs, Piping 3D models, and isometrics with Bill of Materials
Assist during the construction support phase and acts as a primary technical contact on projects
Understand and convey scope, schedules and end-product needs to internal project team
Set up and prepare 3D models in Autodesk Plant 3D and piping isometrics to specified VAA/client CAD standards
Prepare 2D piping layout plans, sections and details as required
Review project documents for coordination with all disciplines to avoid and resolve conflicts
Participate in internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings
Design and layout preliminary concepts in Revit 3D or Plant 3D as requested
Prepare and edit piping and valve specifications, coordinate with drawings, and review equipment shop drawings
Communicate with client and contractors regarding RFI's and field questions
Support project team in nurturing the client relationship
Provide direction and distribute work to technicians, designers and engineers
Mentor and train technical staff to produce high quality design services and deliverables
Perform a quality control review
Perform site visits as needed