Job Description
Our Store Design Engineer supports our Store Concept & Design team. This person works within our Store Design Team and works on various project types within our function across new stores, remodels, refreshes, and special projects. This person’s primary focus is on verifying and managing MEP systems, ensuring they are designed in compliance with our design guidelines and coordinated within our construction documents. This person must possess strong communication skills, project management skills, and be willing to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment and collaborate well with others.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
Review leases and tenant criteria manuals for MEP requirements
Review site surveys and existing tenant drawings
Work with cross functional partners to ensure MEP drawings are clear, efficient and constructible
Support Designers in management of 3rd party Architectural & Engineering consultants and HVAC Commissioning Vendors
Coordinate with HVAC vendors to specify equipment and review submittals
Coordinate with controls vendors to design control systems and review shop drawings
Audio & Video system coordination
Provide technical support during construction on RFIs and during HVAC commissioning and startup
Help establish and review MEP Design Standards, Master Construction Documents, and MEP processes. Continually evaluates processes and ways to find efficiency
Support store design project workflow by meeting project deadlines
Work cross functionally with multiple project stakeholders including Store Design, Construction, Real Estate, Procurement, and Maintenance
Oversee engineering coordinator to assign projects based off priorities, current workload & complexity
Oversee engineering coordinator to support career development and growth
What Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related experience
Minimum 5+ years of engineering design experience
Desire to learn about and work across multiple engineering disciplines
Basic knowledge of HVAC and controls systems
Basic knowledge of electrical distribution systems
Basic knowledge of plumbing components
Experience reviewing construction drawings
Familiar with AutoCAD
Must be able to multitask and work on several projects at once, all in various stages of the design/construction process
Collaborative team player
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
Organized and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated – takes initiative, ability to work independently and drive results, comfortable operating in ambiguity on complex, large scale projects
Team player – collaborate effectively with a team and diverse group of business partners
Receptive to feedback from team and multiple business partners
Energetic, positive, creative problem solving with a solution-based outlook
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Additional InformationABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER