Mechanical Engineering Support

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our Architecture team and play a key role in establishing our firm's first in-house MEP practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions from concept through production.

Design mechanical systems, components, and products using CAD software

• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate designs
• Develop and test prototypes, evaluate performance, and implement design improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and architects
• Participate in lifecycle management, including concept development, prototyping, production, and support
• Troubleshoot issues related to design, manufacturing, or product performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for product design and engineering processes

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 10-15+ years of experience in mechanical design
• Professional Engineering (PE) license

Let's face it: no matter your career trajectory - whether you're just starting out, currently in a mid-level position, or are looking to accelerate your career opportunities - you want to work for a firm that does great work, gives back to their community, supports your career path, and do it all alongside people with whom you can connect. If you are seeking a position at a legacy consulting firm that is wholly owned by its employees, looking to do impactful work that matters, and find a work culture that supports your family life, bring your skills to Wightman.

Our full-service architectural, civil engineering, and land surveying firm, which was established in 1946, exists to serve people and the communities in which we live. We have a dynamic team of over 170 professionals that work to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, education, commercial, and energy clients throughout the Great Lakes region. We offer our clients comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Services, GIS, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Reality Capture. It means we design and build awe-inspiring and award-winning streetscapes and 21st century learning environments, inspect interstates and bridges that ensure safe travel, accurately determine boundary lines and draw topographic maps, support energy service providers grow and enhance their green and traditional infrastructure, construct data-driven mapping solutions, envision outdoor gathering spaces that foster community, and so much more.

We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life.