Mechanical Designer

BMA Mechanical+

Mechanical Designer

San Luis Obispo, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Established in 1989, BMA Mechanical+ is a company for problem solvers, innovators, and team players. We get excited about things like saving energy and water, designing with the latest and greatest, and helping our customers achieve their vision. Our mission is to develop, support, and shape the built environment with innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions. We call it the California Standard.

    We encourage a healthy work/life balance and are dedicated to cultivating an excellent work atmosphere for our team. BMA provides opportunities for paid continuing education and ongoing industry training. Our benefits package includes generous vacation time, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision benefits, Annual bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions. We promote a healthy work/life balance.

    Role & Responsibilities:

    • Perform most of the basic engineering tasks as necessary for each project including zoning, equipment layout and coordination, heating/cooling load calculations, coordination with other team(s), etc..
    • During the design phase, you will prepare Design Development Drawings and Construction Documents in collaboration with other squad members, and senior team members as needed while applying relevant code knowledge to your system design and layout
    • During the agency approval phase, you will coordinate corrections to your plans/designs with the AHJ and other team members as needed in order to support project permitting
    • During the construction phase, you will provide Construction Administration services to aid in the execution of our design

    ** Qualifications:**

    • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting skills required
    • Working knowledge of current codes/standards for building projects within the State of California including: California Mechanical Code, CALGreen Code, and California Energy Code
    • Training in BIM preferred but not required; Revit MEP strongly preferred
    • Excellent time management and project prioritization
    • Software skills: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office365
    • BSME degree, technical degree, or other industry specific work experience which demonstrates high levels of technical capability
    • Minimum 3-5 years of HVAC systems design experience and industry knowledge is preferred &/or PE preferred but not required. Also advantageous to have a current EIT and working on your PE license.
    • Growth mindset

    For consideration, please provide a cover letter that includes information on why you are interested in this position as well as a detailed resume.