Mechanical Designer III at DSC Dredge – Reserve, Louisiana

The Mechanical Designer III is a senior-level, non-supervisory position responsible for leading complex mechanical design projects from concept through manufacturing while providing mentorship and guidance to entry-level designers. This role works closely with Engineers, Production, Field Service, and third-party vendors to ensure designs meet functional, quality, safety, and compliance standards. The Mechanical Designer III plays a key role in improving operational efficiency, supporting innovation, and contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused engineering culture.

Major Responsibilities

• Utilizes AutoCAD and Inventor drafting software to design and develop infrastructure layouts and diagrams from initial concept to final design.
• Develops and reviews mechanical designs with Engineers and provide equipment drawings of schematics for the purpose of manufacturing.
• Works with Engineers to implement the design and ensure proper operation of final assembly.
• Communicates and resolves design issues with the Engineers, Production team, Field Service Technicians and third party vendors.
• Works with project team to develop project scope and costing, obtaining input from third parties such as component vendors, utilities, construction contractors, and permitting authorities.
• Maintains current inventory of drawings and specifications for individual components and assembly drawings.
• Collaborates with engineers, customers, and contractors to support installation, operation, and maintenance of systems.
• Uses computer-aided drafting equipment, technical handbooks, tables, and other tools to create to-scale drawings of newly designed equipment.
• Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Assembles documentation packages and produces drawing sets which are checked by an engineer.
• Reviews completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
• Explains drawings to production teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill-set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects.
• Uses expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements.
• Supports a culture that fosters creativity and uses current technology amongst Engineering team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Drafting or a related field.
• 3 or more years of drafting experience in a related industry
• Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and Inventor (preferred).
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required (both domestic and international travel).
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to organize.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends as required.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Primarily office based with regular interaction in manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments.
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, machinery, dust, and fluctuating temperatures during shop or field support activities.
• May require occasional travel to vendor facilities, job sites, or customer locations.
• Position requires the ability to work safely around heavy equipment and industrial operations.