Designer - Mechanical

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Asheville Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group as a Mechanical Designer. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed!

What To Expect Day-To-Day

• This person works as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and fire protection) systems for facility types including healthcare; higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; K-12 education and support; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• This person serves as a primary mechanical designer/design engineer for projects, producing design/construction drawings under the supervision of more senior staff.
• Assists with evaluations of existing mechanical equipment/systems and prepares design computations and assessments.
• Generates mechanical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes mechanical construction progress as directed by more-senior staff.
• Responsible to complete assigned mechanical design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Assists with designs, writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as representatives of the Client organization to help complete work efficiently.
  
  

What You Need

• An applicable 2-year technical degree or equivalent technical training from a local technical school or local college, with 4 to 8 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and more-senior Mechanical Engineer and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Significant experience using Autodesk REVIT gained in a similar design-related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam. Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.
• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
  
  

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, with 3 to 6 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
  
  

What We Offer

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way
  
  

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,