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)