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Mechanical Project Engineer


Job Location:

Raleigh, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 85000 - 140000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Works independently to complete the majority of projects from start to finish with limited assistance from a Senior Engineer or Director.

Job Summary

Lead the planning design and execution of building systems projects for clients across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets including laboratories life sciences facilities pharmaceutical environments telecommunications facilities data centers and secure government spaces. This role requires a technically strong engineer who can effectively manage client relationships collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through construction.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients building trusted relationships through responsive communication technical expertise and exceptional service.
  • Contribute towards / lead mechanical engineering design efforts for projects ranging from renovations and tenant fit-outs to complex new construction developments.
  • Manage time and efforts over multiple projects simultaneously overseeing scope schedule budget quality and client expectations.
  • Conduct field investigations facility assessments and building systems surveys to support design and technical recommendations.
  • Develop and oversee HVAC system designs including heating and cooling load calculations equipment sizing system selection and energy-efficient solutions.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations technical specifications system narratives reports drawings and construction documents.
  • Select and integrate mechanical equipment including air handling units pumps chillers boilers cooling towers fans and specialized systems.
  • Coordinate closely with electrical plumbing fire protection structural architectural and owner stakeholders throughout project delivery.
  • Participate in client meetings design reviews presentations and construction progress meetings.
  • Support construction administration activities including submittal reviews RFIs site observations field reports and project closeout.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes industry standards client requirements and firm quality standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers while fostering a collaborative team-first culture.
  • Partner with technical leaders and project teams to balance workloads resolve technical challenges and identify opportunities for additional services.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP consulting engineering including mechanical system design and project coordination.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
  • Experience designing HVAC systems for commercial institutional healthcare laboratory life sciences mission critical telecommunications or similar complex facilities.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles HVAC systems building controls and energy-efficient design practices.
  • Working knowledge of applicable building codes industry standards and engineering best practices.
  • Experience with Revit and BIM-based project delivery preferred.
  • Strong written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients contractors and project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • A proactive solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering services.
Why Join Us

We are a growing employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm delivering innovative solutions for some of the nations most technically demanding facilities. Our work spans science and technology life sciences laboratories telecommunications and mission critical environments where reliability performance and collaboration are essential. We seek engineers who combine deep technical expertise with exceptional communication skills and a team-first mentality providing opportunities to make a meaningful impact on projects clients and the future of our firm.


Representative tasks include walking the site with clients and partners doing site surveys and performing other tasks that may have you: carrying moving and climbing up a 10-foot ladder gaining access to infrastructure covered by drop ceilings; and crawling bending reaching to gain access to and assess building systems.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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