MEP Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: MEP Mechanical Engineer
Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in mep mechanical design within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage several project teams concurrently and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Revit for mechanical design and coordination.
• Knowledge of IES VE, HAP, and TRACE for mechanical system analysis and load calculations.

Job Description
This MEP Mechanical Engineer role focuses on leading mechanical design projects within a consulting engineering environment, coordinating closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work that meets client standards. The position involves managing multiple project teams, overseeing project execution from planning through delivery, and providing technical leadership in mechanical design for healthcare, sports, commercial, and industrial facilities. The engineer will play a key role in resource planning, quality assurance, and client communication, while contributing to business development efforts and supporting a collaborative, employee-owned culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $57.69/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
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