Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Higher Education Market with 7+ years of experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Help lead a cohesive team of high-performing professionals
• Tasked with the mechanical design of utility systems, encompassing steam, chilled water, ventilation, fire protection, plumbing, and building automation systems
• Collaboration is key as you’ll work within a team alongside mechanical team members and across various disciplines, including electrical, structural, architectural, and civil engineering
• Diverse range of projects spanning government facilities, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and educational buildings
• Produce detailed construction drawings using Autodesk Revit 3D modeling software, and become proficient with software for hydraulic modeling and pipe stress analysis
• Visit project sites, where your duties will include measurements, data collection, and observation of construction activities

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree In Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited engineering school with a specific emphasis on energy and utilities.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience.
• License/Certification: Engineering Intern (EI) having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and currently pursuing a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Climb ladders and work on elevated platforms and open grating.
• Wear personal safety equipment required for specific clients and sites.
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites

What will make you stand out

• Your expertise includes 3D modeling software; AutoDesk Revit is preferred.
• While experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired, proficiency in these tools is commendable.
• Your ability to collaborate effectively within a team, coupled with strong interpersonal skills
• Excel in managing your time and workload, demonstrating a knack for planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks with meticulous attention to engineering detail.

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.