Senior Mechanical Designer – Utilities, Central Energy
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Senior Mechanical Designer producing 3D models, piping, and construction documents for KFI Engineers’ central-energy infrastructure projects. Leading design coordination, field work, mentoring, and project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Produce AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings
- Produce quality construction documents and coordinate design work with other engineering disciplines
- Create industrial project drawings, including General Arrangements, PIDs, 3D models, piping, and isometrics
- Design complete systems for assigned projects and manage drawing document preparation
- Coordinate with stakeholders and provide technical support and work direction
- Manage client relationships
- Schedule and lead design meetings and drawing reviews
- Represent KFI at project meetings
- Plan and execute field work and job-site visits
- Estimate project hours and scope of work
- Contribute to project budgets and schedules
- Mentor, guide, and provide on-the-job training to junior designers
- Lead projects from inception to completion and contribute to project management
- Maintain a proactive approach and improve processes and technical skills
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- AAS Degree in design/drafting or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of design experience
- Expertise in 3D design, mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Experience reviewing mechanical equipment drawings
- Demonstrated excellence in sophisticated layouts, measuring, technical knowledge of systems and codes
- Ability to complete contract plans for small or large mechanical projects
- Ability to independently perform design tasks not requiring engineering professional judgment
- Strong project management skills and ability to work independently on complex projects
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to guide and develop junior team members
- Proficiency with computer technology and business software, including Microsoft Office
- May include up to 10% domestic travel
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or Revit preferred
- 3+ years of industrial plant design experience preferred
- Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Virtual health services
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off, including Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education
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