Mechanical Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted member of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Lead Designer (or Engineer) to provide design and project management support
• Create trade-specific schematics and layouts based on solid design principles
• Perform project functions including surveys, calculations, selections, and layouts across all project phases
• Assist in the construction administration process, including processing and reviewing shop drawings, performing field observations, and preparing reports
• Apply advanced understanding of the company project lifecycle, design and filing standards, and company tools to execute project deliverables
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders across all project phases
• Build relationships and leverage expertise and contacts to solve problems, gain knowledge, and develop new business
• Fully capable of assuming the Job Captain function, including ownership of project deliverable coordination, quality control, and documentation accuracy

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Junior Designer role, as part of a professional engineering project team, under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer
• 4-year Engineering degree
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Polished communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized and composed under pressure, with a keen eye for detail
• Proven time management ability, managing strict timelines across multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT

Why Consider?

This is a strong opportunity for a design professional with Junior Designer experience to grow into a broader project support role — building hands-on skills across surveys, calculations, layouts, and construction administration while working toward the Job Captain function. Team members in this role gain direct exposure to the full project lifecycle and to client, vendor, and consultant relationships, while developing the technical and communication skills the firm looks for in future Lead Designers. The firm is recognized for combining technical performance, constructability, and structured career development across its project teams in the NYC market. Confidential interviews are now being coordinated through AGILE for qualified candidates.

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