Mechanical Designer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Front Royal, Virginia, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Engineering design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, industrial plant engineering, fabrication, or related industrial design environments.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to create and modify detailed engineering drawings.
- Experience developing piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and engineering documentation for industrial facilities.
- Ability to perform field verification activities, collect site measurements, and incorporate findings into design documents.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, process piping, and industrial equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Nice to have
- Experience working in chemical, manufacturing, industrial processing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Experience utilizing AutoCAD Vault or similar document management systems.
- Familiarity with point-cloud scanning technology and 3D facility design.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, including ASME, API, OSHA, and NFPA.
- Experience supporting capital projects from design through installation and startup.
- Knowledge of process equipment, rotating equipment, utility systems, and industrial piping systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Full description
ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.
ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.
We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.
This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last 6-12 months with the potential for conversion to full time employment with the client. This position also requires the employee to be on the client's Front Royal, VA site. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.
Objective
We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Designer to support industrial capital projects, facility improvements, and engineering initiatives within a manufacturing and process plant environment. This role will be responsible for developing detailed mechanical designs, equipment layouts, piping systems, and engineering documentation to support project execution from concept through commissioning. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial plant design, AutoCAD drafting, process piping systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering solutions.