Mid Level Building Designer Jobs
Mid level building designer jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and make design decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with 7% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Jobot, CBRE, and ABM Industries hiring at this level now.
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The Mechanic III is a vital role within the University Housing Facilities team. This position will collaborate with the Housing Facilities leadership team and provide recommendations for repairs, maintenance, and new projects to ensure that our facilities are running efficiently and effectively.
As a Mechanic III you will:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install mechanical systems such as heating, cooling, ventilating, piping systems, fire protection systems, temperature control systems, control valves, and dining equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install plumbing systems ie: Water heaters, water softeners, heat exchangers, supply, recirculating, drain, vent and sewer lines.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Food service equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Hardware/Appliances i.e.: electronic door locks, door operators, door/window repair, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, etc.
- Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.
In addition, this position will:
- Provide input, planning, research, design, leadership and supervision (as needed) on special projects, new construction, and renovation projects.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and plans to determine equipment, materials and appropriate installation methods.
- Collaborate with outside vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all codes and regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of work areas assigned.
- Maintain documentation including records and reports.
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm, M-F plus on-call as required by your Manager. This position is considered essential.
About us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or relevant experience in one or more of the listed trades as well as four years of general maintenance experience or equivalency in one or more of the desired trades:
+ HVAC
+ Plumbing
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Degree or certification in HVAC and/or Plumbing
- Journeyman level experience
- Experience in multiple trades i.e.: plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- Supervisory/Lead experience
- Refrigeration license preferred. Will be required within one year of hire.
Posted Salary
$26.021/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
The Mechanic III is a vital role within the University Housing Facilities team. This position will collaborate with the Housing Facilities leadership team and provide recommendations for repairs, maintenance, and new projects to ensure that our facilities are running efficiently and effectively.
As a Mechanic III you will:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install mechanical systems such as heating, cooling, ventilating, piping systems, fire protection systems, temperature control systems, control valves, and dining equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install plumbing systems ie: Water heaters, water softeners, heat exchangers, supply, recirculating, drain, vent and sewer lines.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Food service equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Hardware/Appliances i.e.: electronic door locks, door operators, door/window repair, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, etc.
- Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.
In addition, this position will:
- Provide input, planning, research, design, leadership and supervision (as needed) on special projects, new construction, and renovation projects.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and plans to determine equipment, materials and appropriate installation methods.
- Collaborate with outside vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all codes and regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of work areas assigned.
- Maintain documentation including records and reports.
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm, M-F plus on-call as required by your Manager. This position is considered essential.
About us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or relevant experience in one or more of the listed trades as well as four years of general maintenance experience or equivalency in one or more of the desired trades:
+ HVAC
+ Plumbing
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Degree or certification in HVAC and/or Plumbing
- Journeyman level experience
- Experience in multiple trades i.e.: plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- Supervisory/Lead experience
- Refrigeration license preferred. Will be required within one year of hire.
Posted Salary
$26.021/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
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- Jobot14
- CBRE13
- ABM Industries5
- Schneider Electric5
- Bureau Veritas3
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- Consulting & Professional Services25
- Staffing & Recruiting14
- Investment & Asset Management13
- Education9
Mid Level Building Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level building designer job?
Position your existing experience around project ownership and decision-making rather than task execution. Highlight residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects where you led documentation, coordinated consultants, or resolved design conflicts independently. Show proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD alongside any code compliance and permit submission experience. Applications that demonstrate you can run a project with limited supervision consistently stand out at this level.
Which companies hire mid level building designers?
Companies hiring mid level building designers right now include Jobot, CBRE, and ABM Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of mid-size architecture and design-build firms, residential developers, and construction companies that need experienced designers who can carry projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
Are there remote mid level building designer jobs?
Yes, though most roles still expect some on-site presence for client meetings, site visits, or team coordination. About 7% of mid level building designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the design industry's growing comfort with distributed teams for documentation-heavy phases of project work.
How do I move up to a mid level building designer role?
Moving from entry level into mid level building design takes deliberate expansion of your project scope. Early career, focus on mastering documentation workflows and software like Revit. As you gain confidence, seek opportunities to lead drawing sets, coordinate with structural or MEP consultants, and take accountability for permit submissions. Demonstrating measurable impact on project delivery, not just output, is what signals readiness for the mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level building designers?
Mid Level building designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because their project pipelines require experienced designers who can manage complexity, navigate local building codes, and deliver construction-ready documentation without heavy senior oversight.