Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer

Williamsburg, VA or Raleigh, NC | 

About the Role

We're partnering with an established MEP engineering firm specializing in federal (DoD), higher education, and state/local government projects across the Southeast. We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer to join our clients team and take ownership of projects from concept through closeout. You'll work across all mechanical disciplines - HVAC, plumbing, controls - and be a key technical voice on a lean, collaborative team.

What You'll Do

•      Lead mechanical design from schematic through construction documents

•      Coordinate with project teams across disciplines (architecture, electrical, structural)

•      Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports

•      Prepare engineering cost opinions and review contractor estimates

•      Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of growth

•      Engage clients directly - define problems, develop solutions, sell the design

Must-Have Qualifications

•  Active PE license (reciprocity to VA and/or NC required or obtainable)

•      U.S. Citizenship required

•      5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in commercial or institutional buildings

•      Proficiency in Revit/BIM and AutoCAD

•      Experience with load calculation software (Trane Trace or Carrier HAP)

•      Working knowledge of RSMeans for cost estimating

•      Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and client-facing

Preferred Background

•      Experience in K-12, higher education, or institutional/government building design

•      Familiarity with Bluebeam, SpecsIntact (DoD), or MasterSpec

•      Project leadership or project management experience

•      Proposal preparation experience

Why Join

•      Broad project exposure - all mechanical disciplines, full project lifecycle

•      Clear career path and growth projection

•      Competitive base salary + 90% of health insurance premiums covered by company

•      Summer alternate schedule (alternating Fridays off - June through August)