Mechanical Associate I

What We're Looking For:
As part of our Midwest Mechanical Team , the Mechanical Associate I will support the planning, design, and construction administration of mechanical and plumbing systems for a variety of federal, state, transportation, aviation, and commercial projects. This role is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate who is ready to begin their engineering career in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. This position is based in Moon Township, PA Office and offers a hybrid, flexible work schedule that supports collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.
What You'll Do: In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to build a strong technical foundation through hands-on experience across a variety of project types and delivery methods. You will support the design and documentation of mechanical and plumbing systems, strengthen your skills in engineering analysis and coordination, and gain exposure to projects from early planning through construction. With mentorship and progressive responsibility, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful, real-world projects.
Responsibilities:

- Support mechanical and plumbing design efforts on one or more projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Perform engineering calculations for HVAC systems, mechanical piping, plumbing, and related building systems.
- Assist with system selection, equipment sizing, and layout development for new and existing facilities.
- Support the preparation of construction drawings, design narratives, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
- Assist with the development, editing, and coordination of construction specifications and other project documentation.
- Use design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and load/energy modeling software to support project delivery.
- Apply applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes and standards to assigned tasks.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to support integrated, constructable designs.
- Participate in internal project meetings and, as appropriate, client or contractor coordination meetings.
- Accurately incorporate redlines, review comments, and quality feedback into project deliverables.
- Support assigned work in accordance with project budgets and schedules.
- Participate in quality control, technical review, training, and professional development activities.
- Travel occasionally, as required, to support site visits, field investigations, or project coordination efforts.
What You Need to Succeed:
Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
- Strong interest in building systems design and applying engineering principles to real-world projects.
- Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications”

- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and/or obtained Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to HVAC, plumbing, or building systems design.
- Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane TRACE 700 or TRACE 3D, or similar load calculation/modeling software.
- Exposure to the design of both mechanical and plumbing systems.
Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $82,500 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:

- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits