Mechanical Engineering Designer

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we're more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we're a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you'll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Mechanical Designer supports the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. This role applies foundational to intermediate mechanical engineering principles to develop HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical system designs, prepare calculations and technical documentation, and produce coordinated construction drawings. Working closely with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, the Mechanical Designer contributes to efficient, code-compliant, and constructible designs while continuing to build technical expertise and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops accurate mechanical design drawings and models using industry-standard software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and other discipline-specific tools.
• Assists in the design and layout of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Reviews drawings for accuracy, incorporates redline corrections, and performs backchecks to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.
  Prepares and supports mechanical specifications, evaluates submittals, and assists with coordination of project documentation and submissions.
• Collaborates with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to develop coordinated, multi-discipline construction documents.
• Supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve deliverable quality and reduce design errors or omissions.
• Researches and applies applicable mechanical codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Develops standard mechanical details and schedules under the guidance of senior mechanical engineering staff.
• Reviews shop drawings and contractor submittals to verify compliance with design intent and technical requirements.
• Assists with mechanical design calculations, equipment sizing, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates to support project development and delivery.

• Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years' job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD and/or other discipline-specific programs preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.