Jr & Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or Designer who wants to be involved in more than simply producing drawings—you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across design, preconstruction, estimating, and construction while helping deliver complex building systems from concept through completion. We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected organization with a long history of delivering complex commercial and institutional projects.

 

 

Mechanical Design Engineer – HVAC / Building Systems

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected organization with a long history of delivering complex commercial and institutional projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in HVAC and mechanical systems design who enjoys collaborating with owners, architects, construction teams, and other engineering disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects while continuing to grow your design and construction expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop mechanical designs for a variety of commercial and institutional facilities
• Research, review, and establish project-specific design criteria
• Design and size HVAC airside and waterside systems
• Assist with the design and layout of medical/laboratory gas and process systems
• Define system requirements and select equipment for design-build projects
• Generate plans and coordinate mechanical designs with architectural and other trades
• Perform industry calculations and simulations utilizing programs such as Trane TRACE 700 and Carrier HAP
• Work directly with building owners, property managers, architects, engineers, and construction teams
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry standards
• Assist Estimating and Preconstruction teams with technical information for construction proposals
• Review and process vendor shop drawings and equipment submittals
• Support the development and maintenance of CAD/BIM standards, details, and best practices
• Professionally present technical issues and design solutions to clients
• Manage responsibilities across multiple projects while maintaining schedules and quality standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in facilities or mechanical systems design, or equivalent experience
• Experience with projects in markets such as healthcare, higher education, commercial, laboratory, industrial, or similar facilities
• Working knowledge of building codes and mechanical design standards
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of mechanical equipment and HVAC systems
• Strong organizational, technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage responsibilities across multiple projects
• Self-starter who works well in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving technical challenges
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Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• EIT certification is a plus
• Previous construction or design-build experience is highly desirable
• Experience with Trane TRACE 700, Carrier HAP, or similar load-calculation/design software
• Exposure to medical gas, laboratory, process piping, or complex mechanical systems is a plus

Project Markets

Projects may include:

• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Higher Education
• Bio-Pharmaceutical
• Laboratories & Clean Spaces
• Food & Beverage
• Light Industrial
• Manufacturing
• Heavy Mechanical Retrofit

What's In It for You

Join an organization with a reputation built on long-term relationships, technical expertise, and quality work.

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent health and life insurance
• Robust benefits package
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Highly competitive PTO program
• Collaborative, family-friendly work environment
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Opportunities for continued professional and technical growth
• Long-term stability with an established organization

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or Designer who wants to be involved in more than simply producing drawings—you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across design, preconstruction, estimating, and construction while helping deliver complex building systems from concept through completion.

I intentionally leaned into Revit, HVAC, design-build, mechanical systems, and complex facilities so it should attract candidates with actual MEP design experience rather than general mechanical engineers.

 

Please reach out to

Jennifer.Waggoner@gogpac.com

or call 605.370.5534

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.