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The Mechanical Designer is an entry-level role focused on developing design expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.\nAbout HED\nWe are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.\nPosition Summary\nThis role introduces the fundamentals of system design, project documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination while emphasizing hands-on learning. Mechanical Designers at this level primarily support more experienced team members and engage in assignments that build foundational technical skills and familiarity with HED processes and tools.\nEssential Functions\nPrimarily working in Revit, modeling components and systems - for HVAC, plumbing and/or fire protection systems - based on redlines or design guidance from a project lead\nExecute project setups in Revit for mechanical models\nDesign, layout and coordination of mechanical equipment and components within a room/plan\nParticipate in mentorship relationships with lead engineers to understand the “how” and “why” of mechanical engineering for the built environment\nAble to autonomously implement delegated design tasks \nDeveloping the Table of Contents for Division 21, 22, 23 specifications \nLearning and completing system sizing calculations - such as ductwork static pressure, waste and vent pipe sizing - under the guidance of the project designer/lead\nChecking own work for graphical issues to resolve prior to deliverable issuance per HED’s Design Standards.\nCollaborate with the QAQC effort per HED’s Design Process.\nAttend client meetings, for observation, alongside the project designer/lead to collaborate on project mechanical requirements\nAttend and actively participate in internal project team meetings.\nWorking in different sectors to gain experience as a mechanical generalist \nEngage in staffing process including estimating time required to complete tasks or assigned work.\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent, required. \nWritten and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.\nStrong organizational skills preferred. \nRevit experience preferred. \nExperience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required. \nDetail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required. \nAbility to work well with others under deadline situations required.\nPhysical Requirements\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.\nVisual acuity to perform responsibilities.\nWork Environment\nWe embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. \nThe office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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