Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer
Location: Salt lake City, Utah
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $38.46 - $57.69
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical and piping design activities for infrastructure, industrial, and facility-related projects across a variety of sectors.
• Perform technical work including field assessments, engineering design, documentation, and preparation of project reports.
• Coordinate project activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project objectives and deliverables.
• Apply established engineering and design methods to develop mechanical and piping system solutions.
• Support the development of engineering studies, design packages, technical reports, scope documents, and cost estimates.
• Lead assigned project tasks and provide oversight for engineering activities when required.
• Direct and review the work of junior designers, technical staff, and support personnel to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance related to design development, drafting standards, field investigations, and project execution.
• Contribute technical information for project proposals, presentations, and client-facing discussions.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities as required by project needs.
• Maintain detailed records of field observations, inspections, and project-related documentation.
• Support construction-phase activities through site evaluations, issue resolution, and compliance monitoring.
• Perform additional engineering and project support functions associated with mechanical and piping design projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical design experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit for mechanical and piping design and drafting.
• Experience with mechanical and piping system design, technical documentation, and field support activities.
• Ability to prepare engineering reports, design studies, work plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating the work of junior-level technical personnel.
• Knowledge of engineering design practices, drafting standards, and project execution methodologies.
• Familiarity with field investigations, site inspections, construction observation, and project documentation requirements.
• MSHA safety training certification and annual refresher training preferred.
• OSHA safety training preferred.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in industrial, construction, or outdoor environments under varying weather and site conditions.
• Capable of standing, walking, crouching, climbing, and performing physical activities associated with field investigations and construction oversight.
• Ability to safely handle equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.
• Familiarity with working in environments that may involve exposure to physical, environmental, or chemical hazards.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed field records.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related activities.

Security Clearance: Not specified in the job descriptionSystem One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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