Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

Williamsburg, VA or Raleigh, NC|

About the Role

We're partnering with an established MEP engineering firm specializing in federal (DoD), higher education, and state/local government projects across the Southeast. We're looking for a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer to join our clients team and take ownership of projects from concept through closeout. You'll work across all mechanical disciplines - HVAC, plumbing, controls - and be a key technical voice on a lean, collaborative team.

What You'll Do

•Lead mechanical design from schematic through construction documents

•Coordinate with project teams across disciplines (architecture, electrical, structural)

•Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports

•Prepare engineering cost opinions and review contractor estimates

•Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of growth

•Engage clients directly - define problems, develop solutions, sell the design

Must-Have Qualifications

•Active PE license (reciprocity to VA and/or NC required or obtainable)

•U.S. Citizenship required

•5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in commercial or institutional buildings

•Proficiency in Revit/BIM and AutoCAD

•Experience with load calculation software (Trane Trace or Carrier HAP)

•Working knowledge of RSMeans for cost estimating

•Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and client-facing

Preferred Background

•Experience in K-12, higher education, or institutional/government building design

•Familiarity with Bluebeam, SpecsIntact (DoD), or MasterSpec

•Project leadership or project management experience

•Proposal preparation experience

Why Join

•Broad project exposure - all mechanical disciplines, full project lifecycle

•Clear career path and growth projection

•Competitive base salary + 90% of health insurance premiums covered by company

•Summer alternate schedule (alternating Fridays off - June through August)