Mechanical Designer

With our broad experience and deep knowledge of construction management services and engineering design, VCI brings exceptional skills and expertise to every construction project we manage, from cradle to grave. We have more than fifteen years of proven performance in the delivery of professional construction management and engineering services to multiple clients throughout the United States. These services include providing onsite construction quality managers / inspectors, scheduling, cost estimating, construction document management, constructability reviews, design reviews, commissioning, facilitated partnering, change management, claims consulting, and AE/designer of record services. And we do all of this as a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Position Overview

Vali Cooper International is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support a growing portfolio of projects for the U.S. Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

This position requires a highly experienced designer capable of independently developing detailed mechanical and piping design packages for complex industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline federal design environment and capable of producing high-quality deliverables with minimal supervision.

Projects are delivered under DOE Level III design criteria within a Design-Bid-Build framework.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently develop detailed mechanical and piping design drawings from engineering direction and calculations.
• Produce complete construction drawing packages including:
• Piping plans and isometrics
• Equipment layouts
• Pipe rack and support layouts
• Mechanical equipment installation details
• Fire protection layouts (as applicable)
• Develop and maintain 3D models using AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit.
• Coordinate models across disciplines and support clash detection efforts.
• Incorporate redlines and review comments efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain drawing standards, model integrity, and file organization.
• Support field verification, as-built documentation, and construction-phase updates as required.
• Assist in maintaining internal QA/QC compliance procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of mechanical/piping design experience in industrial or process facilities
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and/or AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Demonstrated experience independently producing industrial piping packages
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, Piping specifications, Equipment layout and clearances
• Familiarity with ASME and NFPA standards
• Experience supporting federal or industrial clients preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting petroleum storage terminals, tank farms, or energy infrastructure
• Experience modeling fire protection systems
• Construction support experience (as-builts, field markups, site coordination)
• Experience working in a Design-Bid-Build federal environment

Our Benefits

VCI offers excellent benefits, including 100% paid medical premiums for each eligible employee and 20% of medical premiums for qualifying dependents. Additionally, eligible employees can participate in the 401(k) plan after a 3-monthwaiting period, with immediate contributions. VCI matches $1 for every $1 on the first 4% of your salary deferrals, among many other exceptional benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person