Mechanical Designer (Entry Level) Summer 2027

Job Description:

General Summary:
The Mechanical Designer with some supervision from the Manager of Mechanical Engineering will provide or extend mechanical systems design for new construction and/or renovation of industrial commercial and institutional facilities as requested by the client. The Mechanical Designer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation integration interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes and will work independently on smaller less complex projects.

Essential Job Functions:
With assistance perform calculations formulate design and layout of mechanical systems including HVAC piping plumbing and fire protection
Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staff
With assistance edit or draft project specifications
Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
Review drawings for omissions errors overall quality content accuracy compliance with standards and codes
Review product submittals for design content (shop drawings) specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance
Maintain organized project file containing project calculations correspondence appropriate reference materials etc.
With assistance select and source equipment
Coordinate project with other disciplines
Communicate scope changes to department manager and Project Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering or related field required

Experience:

• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification preferred

• Prior internship in the building design consulting industry preferred

Skills/Competencies:

• Basic knowledge in the use of Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD)

• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to heat transfer thermodynamics and fluid mechanics as they relate to mechanical systems design for buildings

• Familiar with Trane Trace 3D Plus and Bluebeam Revu

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong attention to detail

About Us

At Ghafari Associates we dont just design buildingswe help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture engineering and consulting we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work manufacture and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds technical experts and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impactboth for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees financial physical and emotional well-being as well as their professional growth. Through robust training licensure support internships mentorships and tuition reimbursement we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. As a federal contractor Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624 Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126 Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave. Dearborn MI 48126
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If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.