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We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.\n ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.\n We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.\nThis is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last 6-12 months with the potential for conversion to full time employment with the client. This position also requires the employee to be on the client's Front Royal, VA site. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.\nObjective\nWe are seeking a full-time Mechanical Designer to support industrial capital projects, facility improvements, and engineering initiatives within a manufacturing and process plant environment. This role will be responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs, equipment layouts, piping systems, and engineering documentation to support project execution from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial plant design, AutoCAD drafting, process piping systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop mechanical designs for process equipment, piping systems, utility systems, and supporting structural elements.\nCreate and maintain detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, piping plans, and isometric drawings.\nDevelop and revise Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), utility drawings, and other engineering documentation.\nUtilize 3D modeling and point-cloud scan data to support facility design, field verification, and project planning.\nAssist in the selection and specification of piping components, equipment, supports, and structural elements.\nConduct field walkdowns, take measurements, and verify existing site conditions to ensure design accuracy.\nMaintain engineering records and support document control activities, including updating drawings and managing revisions.\nCollaborate with project engineers, operations, maintenance personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout project development and execution.\nSupport Requests for Information (RFIs), installation activities, commissioning efforts, and troubleshooting of newly installed equipment and systems.\nAssist with the development of as-built drawings to accurately reflect completed installations and facility modifications.\nEnsure designs meet applicable internal standards and industry codes related to safety, equipment layout, and engineering practices.\nIdentify potential safety hazards, design conflicts, and constructability issues and recommend practical solutions.\nRequirements\nHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related technical field preferred.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, industrial plant engineering, fabrication, or related industrial design environments.\nProficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to create and modify detailed engineering drawings.\nExperience developing piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and engineering documentation for industrial facilities.\nAbility to perform field verification activities, collect site measurements, and incorporate findings into design documents.\nStrong understanding of mechanical systems, process piping, and industrial equipment.\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience working in chemical, manufacturing, industrial processing, or heavy industrial environments.\nExperience utilizing AutoCAD Vault or similar document management systems.\nFamiliarity with point-cloud scanning technology and 3D facility design.\nWorking knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, including ASME, API, OSHA, and NFPA.\nExperience supporting capital projects from design through installation and startup.\nKnowledge of process equipment, rotating equipment, utility systems, and industrial piping systems.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision.\nBenefits\nFrom internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. 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