Mechanical Engineering Designer - Entry Level

Job Description:

CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Mechanical Engineering Designer based in our downtown Buffalo, NY office. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, corporate commercial and science and technology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under supervision of a professional engineer may perform uncomplicated designs of ductwork, piping, controls and equipment selection for HVAC systems for building design. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs. Prepare Building Load Calculations using modeling software under supervisory direction. May prepare Energy Models using appropriate software correct parameters with supervisory oversight. Assist in Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases with supervisory oversight. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems. May assist/coordinate with specifications as a member of the design team. May write draft reports to be reviewed by a senior engineer. Review submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the contract documents. May perform job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site. Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Systems focus) from an ABET accredited program by hire date. Knowledge and ability to apply principles and theories of advanced heat transfer, solar energy, and advanced fluid dynamics in the design of HVAC systems. Past internships experience preferred but not required. EIT, LEED accreditation preferred. Site visits frequently require a physical walk through of site and may be done independently. Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) preferred. Additional similar software platforms preferred.

The salary range for this position to be filled in our Buffalo, NY office is $24.65 to $30.75 per hour. This salary range is the anticipated range of base compensation at the time of the posting. Regular, full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flexible work hours, hybrid work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.

ABOUT WORKING HERE
We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity