Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering

Description

HVAC & Plumbing - Mechanical Engineer in Training

Position Description

As a Mechanical Engineer in Training at Cushing Terrell, you will work on-site with an experienced team of licensed engineers to design HVAC and plumbing systems. Day to day, you will produce construction documents, perform heating and cooling load calculations, and develop system layouts in Revit, working directly alongside a senior engineer who will guide your technical development and support your path toward professional licensure.

A successful first year looks like reliably delivering accurate HVAC and plumbing documents under supervision, developing proficiency in load calculations and equipment selection, and building the foundational project management habits including priority-setting, clear communication, and self-awareness that set engineers up for licensure and long-term growth. This role is designed for someone who wants to become a true mechanical engineering specialist.

Position Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field

2+ years of professional experience in HVAC and/or plumbing system design

Working knowledge of Revit MEP and AutoCAD

Experience performing heating and cooling load calculations

Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam passed or actively in progress

Experience with Trane TRACE or Carrier HAP energy modeling software

Experience with VAV systems, chillers, heat pump, boilers, rooftop unit design

Experience designing domestic water systems and DWV

Position Responsibilities

Produce HVAC and plumbing construction documents including plans, schedules, details, and flow diagrams using Revit BIM software under the guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer

Perform heating and cooling load calculations and complete basic equipment selection for fans, pumps, and plumbing fixtures

Conduct site investigations to field-verify and as-built existing mechanical systems for remodel projects

Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and coordinating responses with the project team

Manage concurrent project tasks and deadlines, developing prioritization habits that support efficient delivery

Contribute to a collaborative studio environment, working closely with architecture and engineering teams to coordinate system design across disciplines

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 16 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, "design meets you." Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole. We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

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Things to Note

Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

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