Entry Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)

Job Description

Job Description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Entry Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)
Job status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Bozeman, MT
(Relocation assistance provided)

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you'll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being.

• $70,000-$85,000 base pay (Compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of "Best Places to Work." Join us in our Buildings Group as a Mechanical Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

In this role, you will thrive with the variety of engineering project opportunities available. The Mechanical Engineer applies mechanical engineering concepts to building systems. Mechanical engineering project work focuses on interpreting the architectural design of a building and designing the heating, cooling, and plumbing system needs to integrate and support that project design. These responsibilities include:

• Interpreting the architectural design plans and researching appropriate HVAC and plumbing systems to fit the scope of the project.
• Designs the heating, cooling, and plumbing systems to integrate and support the architectural building plan.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and structural analysis principles within design work.
• Understand different engineering disciplines within the project and how the mechanical engineering piece will/can impact different design elements.
• Leverage engineering design software to draft plans, drawings, and models.
• Incorporate the appropriate equipment to support the building's HVAC and plumbing needs.
• Creatively find ways to design engineering projects in challenging spaces.
• At times, in partnership with the operations manager, develop new client business and win new project work.

"As employee-owners, we don't just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves." – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 0-3+ years' mechanical engineering experience with HVAC & plumbing design in a range of various building applications
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional licensure required
• Exposure REVIT engineering design software
• Concept knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we're more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we're community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.