Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oakwell is a real estate and infrastructure firm providing capital, engineering, and project delivery services to hospitals and universities. The Mechanical Designer will develop detailed, constructable HVAC, hydronic, and plumbing designs, including drawings, calculations, specifications, and models, while coordinating with multiple disciplines and supporting senior engineers through project delivery and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical system designs, load calculations, equipment selections, and layouts for HVAC, hydronic, and plumbing systems
- Produce scaled drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit for the installation and modification of mechanical systems
- Model systems and coordinate with electrical, plumbing, and structural disciplines to resolve clashes before issuance
- Prepare scopes of work, EMS points lists, and sequences of operation to support contractor and vendor pricing
- Review existing-condition drawings and document facilities and existing MEP systems during site assessments
- Collaborate with facility staff to gather information on plant operations and system deficiencies
- Support senior engineers through design development, construction administration, and commissioning
Skills
- High School Diploma + Relevant Post-Graduation Technical Training
- 5–10 years of mechanical design experience
- Experience with HVAC on hospital and/or university projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit required; competency with Microsoft Office required
- Familiarity with energy modeling tools (e.g., eQUEST) a plus
- Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines (i.e., electrical, plumbing, structural, etc.) to remove clashes
- Demonstrated hands-on design outputs
- Availability to travel, as needed (approximately 30%)
- Preference will be given to candidates located in the New England area and/or willing to relocate
Benefits
- Primarily remote/work-from-home position
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance.
- HSA +FSA programs.
- Voluntary accident & critical-illness coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid company holidays, floating holiday, and PTO.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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