Mechanical Designer

Are you passionate about building engineering systems? Do you feel like you’ve hit a plateau or just have a desire to advance your career?

We are seeking a Mechanical (HVAC, plumbing and / or fire protection) Designer with a strong focus and background in Building Projects to work in our Buffalo, NY office.

This position will work closely with engineering staff to develop designs, drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings from conception to construction.

Individual must be able to work independently, as well as part of multi-discipline teams producing electrical engineering documents that detail designs for the built environment.

Labella’s architects and engineers are passionate about problem solving, affecting change to address local and regional issues, protecting natural resources, and planning for the future.

Requirements

Responsibilities :

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with an eagerness to learn new skills. Some of the duties the candidate may be involved in include :

• Work with other engineers as part of a Project Team to develop concepts, strategies, designs, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Prepare design drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Laying out and sizing of ductwork, HVAC piping, plumbing piping and fire protection systems.
• Performing load calculations.
• Sizing of equipment.
• Coordinating design with other trades.
• Perform field investigations to document existing conditions.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with co-workers, staff, project managers, other disciplines, and all other employees.
• Expected to improve current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthens skills.

Qualifications :

• A passion for building systems, and a desire to become a respected expert on production systems and drawing standards.
• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting / Design, Engineering Technology, or related field desired but not required.
• A certificate or degree in AutoCAD, Revit, or related field is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit and / or AutoCAD is required.
• Building system design experience focused on HVAC ductwork and piping distribution, plumbing piping, and fire protection systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC load calculation programs (Carrier HAP or Trane Trace) is a plus.
• Strong writing, organizational and communications skills.
• This career requires an attention to detail; the details matter!
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

Salary Range : $75,000 - $105,000 annually.

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance).

Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health / Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events
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