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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Mechanical Designer 3

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, or a related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5–8 years of mechanical design experience is required.
  • Experience in EPC, power generation, industrial, utility, or infrastructure projects is required.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting and design principles, piping systems and industrial layouts, HVAC and mechanical systems, construction documentation, and fabrication detailing.
  • Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • A strong understanding of multidisciplinary EPC coordination processes is required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and to work in active industrial and construction environments as required.
  • Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, construction support, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of mechanical design deliverables for power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, data center, and industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare and review complex equipment layouts and general arrangement drawings, piping layouts and routing drawings, isometric drawings and fabrication details, mechanical installation drawings, and equipment setting plans and coordination drawings.
  • Design and support piping, HVAC, cooling water and auxiliary, fuel gas and utility, and Balance of Plant systems.
  • Ensure design accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Develop and manage complex 3D models using project specifications and engineering input.
  • Lead model coordination, support clash detection, integrate vendor equipment models, ensure proper spatial coordination, and maintain BIM model integrity in compliance with company and project standards.
  • Support model reviews with engineering and construction teams.
  • Independently execute design assignments through conceptual, detailed engineering, and construction phases.
  • Develop and review material take-offs and quantity estimates, and support development of construction packages and technical deliverables.
  • Track deliverables and ensure adherence to project schedules and milestones.
  • Provide input to design planning, sequencing, and execution strategies.
  • Coordinate mechanical designs with civil, structural, electrical, process, and instrumentation teams.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings, identify and resolve complex design conflicts across disciplines, and ensure mechanical systems integrate into the overall facility design.
  • Provide support during construction, startup, and commissioning; conduct site visits and field verification as required; respond to Requests for Information and support resolution of field issues.
  • Update models and drawings based on field conditions and construction feedback, and support as-built drawing development and project closeout documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with company drafting standards, project specifications, and engineering procedures; perform quality checks on design deliverables for accuracy and constructability.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for drafting and BIM workflows, and maintain organized and accurate design documentation and project records.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior and mid-level designers, assist with training and knowledge sharing, promote best practices in drafting, modeling, and BIM coordination, and support engineering teams with technical design input and solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Plant 3D, BIM workflows, and clash detection tools is strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership and independent decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and disciplines.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills focused on constructible design solutions.
  • Ability to mentor and support junior staff.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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