Senior Mechanical Designer – Utilities, Central Energy

KFI Engineers

. Produce AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesSenior💰 $51 - $63 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit for producing high-quality construction documents and industrial project drawings. Strong project management and leadership skills are essential for guiding junior designers and managing client relationships effectively.

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AutoCAD Plant 3DRevit3D DesignProject ManagementPiping Systems

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Hard Skills

3D DesignMechanical General ArrangementsPiping SystemsPiping and Instrumentation DiagramsConstruction Document PreparationTechnical Knowledge of Systems and CodesContract Plans CompletionDesign Task ExecutionProject EstimationField Work Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership QualitiesMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

AAS Degree in Design/Drafting

Industry Keywords

Industrial Plant DesignProject BudgetsProject SchedulesStakeholder CoordinationJob-Site Visits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit drawings
Produce quality construction documents and coordinate design work with other engineering disciplines
Create industrial project drawings, including General Arrangements, PIDs, 3D models, piping, and isometrics
Design complete systems for assigned projects and manage drawing document preparation
Coordinate with stakeholders and provide technical support and work direction
Manage client relationships
Schedule and lead design meetings and drawing reviews
Represent KFI at project meetings
Plan and execute field work and job-site visits
Estimate project hours and scope of work
Contribute to project budgets and schedules
Mentor, guide, and provide on-the-job training to junior designers
Lead projects from inception to completion and contribute to project management
Maintain a proactive approach and improve processes and technical skills
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

AAS Degree in design/drafting or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 10+ years of design experience
Expertise in 3D design, mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and piping and instrumentation diagrams
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment drawings
Demonstrated excellence in sophisticated layouts, measuring, technical knowledge of systems and codes
Ability to complete contract plans for small or large mechanical projects
Ability to independently perform design tasks not requiring engineering professional judgment
Strong project management skills and ability to work independently on complex projects
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to guide and develop junior team members
Proficiency with computer technology and business software, including Microsoft Office
May include up to 10% domestic travel
Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or Revit preferred
3+ years of industrial plant design experience preferred
Position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Virtual health services
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off, including Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Bereavement Leave
Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
Annual bonus eligibility
Mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education