ENFRA
ENFRA
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionEnergyHealthcare
ENFRA is a U.S.-based energy infrastructure and services company focused on delivering Energy-as-a-Service and renewable energy projects. Its capabilities cover engineering, commissioning, design-build delivery, structural and mechanical construction, electrical construction, prefabrication, asset and energy management, disaster response, and ongoing sustainment. ENFRA serves commercial, institutional, and utility customers nationwide, combining project delivery with lifecycle energy solutions for organizations managing complex infrastructure and energy needs. The company is headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana and offers opportunities across construction, energy, and related technical and operational disciplines.

Mechanical Designer III

Lead HVAC and mechanical design for ENFRA energy infrastructure projects, coordinating BIM documentation, calculations, and construction support. The role also includes reviewing junior designers’ work and providing day-to-day guidance.

Description

  • Lead design and documentation for assigned HVAC and mechanical systems, project areas, and packages.
  • Prepare system layouts, equipment selections, mechanical room plans, duct and pipe distribution, details, schedules, and controls coordination.
  • Perform and review HVAC load, ventilation, duct, pipe, and equipment sizing, along with energy code calculations.
  • Develop system configurations and control schemes that support long-term energy savings.
  • Occasionally lead layouts for domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm water, medical and laboratory gas, and fire suppression systems.
  • Coordinate mechanical design with architecture, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and construction teams.
  • Take part in BIM coordination, clash resolution, design workshops, and interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Operate and direct field use of 3D laser scanning equipment.
  • Review junior staff work for drafting quality, model organization, coordination, and technical accuracy.
  • Support specifications, narratives, probable cost estimates, phasing plans, and other design deliverables.
  • Assist with construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, field reports, punch lists, issue resolution, and support for project and construction teams.
  • Identify and escalate design, coordination, constructability, and schedule risks.
  • Help ensure compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality control procedures.
  • Work with moderate independence under senior design and engineering leadership.
  • Provide daily guidance to junior designers.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or higher in architectural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; alternatively, 2–4 years of design experience may substitute for the degree.
  • At least 5 years of experience with building construction, particularly mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting, and balancing.
  • Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, campus, or similar buildings.
  • Ability to develop coordinated design documents with limited supervision.
  • Familiarity with applicable mechanical and energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and industry practices.
  • Ability to mentor Designer I and Designer II staff.
  • Strong Revit and BIM skills, including model coordination and documentation management.
  • Ability to communicate directly and professionally with project team members.
  • Developing understanding of project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and staffing needs.
  • Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel 10–25% of the time to job sites or office locations.
  • Ability to climb stairs and work in tight, confined spaces.
  • Ability to remain stationary, often standing or sitting, for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform repeated motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Ability to move between worksites.
  • Ability to move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • A supportive, collaborative work environment.
  • Equal employment opportunity protections.
  • Participation in the e-Verify program.

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