Senior Mechanical Designer - Utilities and Central Energy

POSITION SPECIFICATION Position: Senior Mechanical Designer Department: Utilities & Central Energy (UCE) Reporting Relationship: Lead Designer, UCE COMPANY BACKGROUND KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com . The Utilities and Central Energy (UCE) group specializes in large central plant work, particularly for district energy serving cities, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing campuses. Our expertise covers both energy production and distribution. We have expertise in sustainable energy production, simple and combined cycle, combined heat and power, and medium voltage power. Our clients look for us to lead large complex projects from concept to completion, including startup, check-out, and commissioning. POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Mechanical Designer (level IV) plays a key role in the successful execution of projects, focusing primarily on the production of AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings. The Senior Mechanical Designer is responsible for producing quality construction documents and coordinating design work with other engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will also be expected to work within a team environment and collaborate with other project team members. The Senior Mechanical Designer position is an advanced role focused on taking on significant responsibility in design tasks with an emphasis on independent work. This role involves completing design documents for assigned projects, mentoring junior designers, and contributing to project management. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: - Create comprehensive industrial project drawings, including General Arrangements, PIDs, 3D models, piping, and Isometrics. - Design complete systems for assigned projects, managing the preparation of drawing documents. - Coordinate work with stakeholders, providing technical support and work direction while managing client relationships. - Schedule and lead design meetings, drawing reviews, and act as a KFI Representative at Project Meetings. - Plan and execute field work, gathering accurate information and preparing thoroughly for job site visits. - Take ownership of tasks, bringing them to completion while seeking assistance when needed. - Estimate project hours, scope of work, and contribute to budget and schedule creation. - Provide leadership, guiding the efforts and development of other designers, including on-the-job training. - Lead entire projects, demonstrating project management skills from inception to completion. - Maintain a proactive approach to work, continuously improving processes and technical skills. - Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required An AAS Degree in design/drafting or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 10+ years of design experience. Expertise in 3D design, mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Experience in the review of mechanical equipment drawings. Demonstrated e