Senior Design Technician (HVAC / Mechanical)

Senior Design Technician (HVAC / Mechanical)

Location: Portland, OR
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior HVAC Design Technician who can step in and contribute immediately within a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment. In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary design and engineering teams to support the development of complex industrial HVAC and Process Exhaust systems for advanced technology and manufacturing facilities.

This position is ideal for an experienced designer who thrives in technically challenging environments and can operate with a high degree of independence, technical judgment, and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, layout, and routing of industrial building mechanical systems
• Develop P&IDs, plans, sections, and detailed construction drawings
• Execute design tasks across planning, conceptual, and detailed design phases
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines
• Apply advanced knowledge of building mechanical systems and applicable codes to ensure design quality and accuracy
• Support multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated design solutions

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 8+ years of AutoCAD design experience
• 4+ years of Revit design experience
• 5+ years of industrial building mechanical design experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Mechanical Codes, specifically the International Mechanical Code (IMC)
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute design packages with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex industrial environments such as:
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Cleanrooms
  • Data centers
  • Advanced manufacturing facilities
• Technical or Associate's degree in a related discipline
• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving, planning, and analytical abilities