Mechanical Designer (Client Opportunity)

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Entry Level
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to support a large manufacturing client.  This is a full-time position located on the client site in Richmond, VA.

Mechanical/Piping Designers are responsible for performing mechanical design duties on assigned projects including process and machine related design.  In addition, they provide guidance to staff members and customers on concerns relating to mechanical and machine design issues. 

Job Responsibilities:
  • Adapt to current CADD standards for creating or modifying drawings.
  • Learn and follow current CADD procedures for routing drawings to outside resources.
  • Perform field work and technical research
  • Maintain project files and documentation
  • Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products and services in assigned areas of responsibility
  • Maintain budget and schedule
  • Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate staff members on day-to-day matters, such as, task assignments, technical and procedural requirements, and affirmation and/or interpretation of corporate policies and guidelines
  • Maintain strong line of communication with all team members within assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Maintain commitment to stay abreast and knowledgeable of new and relevant technologies.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of CAD/Design experience with engineering bachelors or associate degree OR 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of machining practices including tolerances, surface finishes, materials, and ASTM Standards
  • Experience in design and development of rotating machinery and process Equipment
  • Experience in sizing and specifying machinery and process equipment
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple projects
  • Experience in piping layout design at industrial facilities
  • Working knowledge of pipe, pipe fittings, valves, piping support, insulation, insulation jacketing, and equipment installation
  • Working knowledge in obtaining field dimensions for fabrication and arrangement drawings
  • Familiarity with installation practices, BOCA Mechanical Code, ASTM Materials Standards relating to piping, and welding practices
  • Experience with industrial 3D printing workflow is a plus
  • ​​​​​​​Detail oriented and organized.
  • Excellent drafting skills
  • Ability to travel and easily move about an industrial facility
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Strong ethics and corporate loyalty
  • Must be results oriented
  • Must be a team player
  • Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
Benefits:
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K match and Tuition Reimbursement.


Company Overview:
PDI is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services.  Founded in 1986 PDI has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. 

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience take projects from concept to startup. We support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.
 We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.
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