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Senior Mechanical Designer (Electrical/Hardware) - 6 Month Contract
Calling all detail-oriented Mechanical Designers with AutoCAD expertise! Our client, a leader in telecommunications and Transit infrastructure, seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer for a 6-month contract. You'll design complex hardware, tackle site challenges, and collaborate with a dynamic team in an office environment.
About the Role (In-Office with 25% Travel- Site walks):
- Innovation Architect: Translate customer needs into cutting-edge hardware solutions using AutoCAD. (MicroStation or Solid works a major plus)
- Site Savvy Engineer: Analyze site surveys to optimize equipment placement and design flawless installations (involves some travel to project sites).
- Product Design Powerhouse: Develop new products, including mechanical, electrical, and cable systems. You'll specify equipment and materials, ensuring efficient procurement and dual-sourcing strategies.
- Project Management Pro: Oversee design subcontractors across projects, guaranteeing high-quality deliverables for transit authority approvals.
- Proposal and Documentation Master: Craft bills of materials, cost estimates, and technical descriptions for proposals and supplier contracts. Analyze customer RFPs and formulate winning responses.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years related experience.
You'll Be A Great Fit If You Have:
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical/Hardware).
- AutoCAD mastery and a passion for innovative design.
- Experience with Transit projects (a major plus!).
- SolidWorks or MicroStation knowledge is a big advantage.
- The ability to collaborate effectively, solve problems, and handle some travel.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working on a transit project, with 25% of the work being site walks and completed safely in tunnels, stations and on-track and being in- office on days when not on site-walks?
- Do you have experience on electrical or hardware design projects?
- Are you comfortable with a 6 month contract opportunity?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 5 years (Required)
- Electrical design: 5 years (Preferred)
- MicroStation: 5 years (Preferred)
Location:
- New York, NY 10001 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10001 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001