The Role
The Mechanical Staff Designer II supports senior designers by performing technical design tasks, calculations, and document production for various projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to industry standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail, hospitality, multi-family, and light industrial programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “finding purpose through serving others,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!
At CESO, a Mechanical Staff Designer II is proficient in basic engineering practices which helps the senior design staff execute projects by performing basic duties including technical design and calculations, document production, and all other necessary project duties to complete projects on time, within budget and consistent with industry production and care standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Communication of basic design requirements effectively with internal and external design team members, contractors, and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility.
- Begin to develop design approaches and concepts with the input and oversight from senior staff.
- Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Develop an understanding of industry standards, the technical policies and company-specific procedures for project execution.
- Perform calculations, design basic engineering system(s), and fulfill other duties as assigned through collaboration and with assistance from experienced design staff.
- Create system layouts, detail drawings, schematics, and schedules using Revit, AutoCAD or other software.
- Develop Heating and Cooling Load Calculations within Carrier HAP software.
- Model airside ductwork, air terminals, and equipment.
- Model waterside piping, pumps, terminal and main equipment.
- Help prepare and modify studies, plans, reports, specifications, and project designs.
- Assist project managers and design team with project coordination and facilitation between architects, contractors, other engineers, and other team members to determine project scope, feasibility, and equipment needs, and provide operating procedures and technical information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 3 or more years of relevant experience is preferred; Or a minimum of 5 years of relevant design experience without a degree is required.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
- Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry, codes and standards is required.
- Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an Engineering in Training (EIT) with a state licensure board is preferred.
- Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Prior experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, and BlueBeam Revu is preferred.
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
- 401K with a Company Match
- Rewards and Recognition Program
- Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
- Welcome Box
- Casual Dress Code
- Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
- Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
- Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
- Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment
CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.
CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
- 3 or more years of relevant experience
- Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE)
- Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in engineering design and AEC industry codes and standards
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Carrier HAP, and BlueBeam Revu
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The Company
What We Do
For more than thirty years, CESO has combined creativity with technical know-how to provide end-to-end solutions to solve our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities. We continue to grow in each of our ten offices across the country, offering a wide range of services that help us serve our clients and achieve their vision. As your needs evolve, so too will our partnership. Our strength is in collaborative relationships. When CESO was founded in 1987, a small team had a vision of providing civil engineering and survey services to businesses and municipalities in Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding area. Today, CESO is a comprehensive firm offering multi-disciplinary capabilities through our ability to provide surveying, landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental, architecture, and interiors services to our clients. Our combined experience, expertise, and strong relationships allow CESO to excel at creating experiences that drive business results.
