Assistant Mechanical Designer

Assistant Mechanical Designer McKenney's Inc United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 3601 Performance Rd (Show on map) May 13, 2026 JOB SUMMARY Assistant Mechanical Designer shall work in a team environment and under the directive of a lead Designer to develop accurate, constructible, coordinated, and timely Mechanical system models meeting McKenney's drafting standards and fully coordinated with the architectural & structural elements of the building and the other building trades (sprinkler, ductwork, piping, etc.). An Assistant Mechanical Designer will also be responsible for providing accurate shop drawings that support the construction team. The designer will report to the Lead Designer & Production supervisor and be responsible for interacting with the fabrication supervisor, detailers, project managers, project engineers, and field foreman.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilize McKenney's CAD standards to create models consistent with company and project requirements.
• Accurately model systems in compliance with project plans, project specifications, and code requirements for the purposes of producing fabrication documents (spool sheets and drawings) from the model.
• Coordinate all systems with ductwork, mechanical equipment, other trades, and architectural and structural elements of the building.
• Coordinate all work to provide safe and adequate access in accordance with manufacturer and code clearances to avoid installation conflicts in the field.
• Utilize the fabrication team to provide annotated, dimensioned shop drawings, spool assemblies, and spool drawings.
• Review and distribute fabrication information including assembly sheets, bills of material, and spool drawings to project managers and field leaders.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with project managers, project engineers, and field foremen during the design, coordination, and construction process. This includes communication of challenges and schedule progress on a timely basis (weekly at a minimum).
• Use Company tools to manage requests for information and shop drawing progress.
• Communicate areas of deficiency/gaps along with proposed solutions (RFI's) on projects to support timely completion of work.
• Produce all documents on time and within budget (estimated drafting hours) in a timely manner based on job requirements to meet commitments to our customers, both internal and external.
• Willingness to seek knowledge from others.
• Actively pursue self-development of skills as it relates to the duties of this job position.
• Maintain Enthusiasm and Positive Attitude.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, or at least two years of experience with Autodesk modeling software (AutoCAD or Revit), or at least four years of field experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Mechanical drafting using Autodesk Fabrication CADmep software and Revit software.
• Basic understanding of what HVAC Mechanical piping systems are.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional layouts from two-dimensional drawings.
• Experience in the construction industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, architectural, and structural construction documents.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to detail and deadlines.
• Must have a professional appearance.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time. Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely. McKenney's is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney's is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.