Jr. Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support HVAC and MEP design for commercial and institutional facility projects. This role is a good fit for an entry-level or early-career engineer with exposure to Revit AutoCAD mechanical building systems and construction documentation.

Role Focus

• HVAC design support for building projects
  
• Revit and AutoCAD drawing production
  
• MEP coordination with internal project teams
  
• Load calculations equipment schedules and ductwork layouts
  
• Construction documents code review and project support
  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical drawings models details schedules and construction documents.
  
• Support HVAC layouts ductwork routing equipment selections and mechanical system design.
  
• Help prepare heating and cooling load calculations ventilation calculations and basic energy code documentation.
  
• Update drawings based on markups from senior engineers and project managers.
  
• Coordinate mechanical design with architectural electrical plumbing structural and civil teams.
  
• Assist with existing condition reviews field notes RFIs submittals and project documentation.
  
• Learn internal design standards quality control procedures and project delivery workflows.
  
• Support permitting bidding and construction administration activities as needed.
  

Required Experience

• 0 to 3 years of mechanical engineering or mechanical design experience.
  
• Exposure to Revit and AutoCAD through work experience internships co-ops or school projects.
  
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems MEP coordination ductwork equipment layouts or building mechanical systems.
  
• Ability to read and develop drawings schedules specifications and technical documentation.
  
• Familiarity with load calculations ventilation requirements mechanical codes or construction documents.
  
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  
• Strong attention to detail coachability and willingness to learn from senior engineers.
  

Preferred Experience

• EIT preferred or interest in pursuing EIT and future PE licensure.
  
• Internship or project experience with commercial institutional educational healthcare government or similar facility projects.
  
• Exposure to hydronic systems plumbing coordination energy codes controls coordination or equipment selection.
  
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards IMC or other mechanical design codes is a plus.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement
Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Employment Eligibility
If hired a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.