Mechanical Engineer II

Progressive Companiesabout 1 year ago
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Make an Impact. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will generate and translate mechanical systems into final solutions for various project building types. You will design and develop mechanical systems—including load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, fire protection, plumbing, and hydronic systems—and work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide technical design expertise during all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the work of the mechanical design team through all phases, including schematic design development and construction document production.
  • Determine and promote the best use of design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Speclink, and other emerging technologies, for presentation and production purposes.
  • Prepare building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic system design, plumbing design, fire suppression design, and specifications consistent with Progressive AE’s standards.
  • Conduct work sessions or meetings at project sites, as needed.
  • Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with current license OR ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
  • 10 years of AE mechanical engineering experience with a wide variety of project types.
  • Experience designing HVAC systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Revit.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • NCEES registration and NSPE membership.
  • CSI-CDT certification.
  • LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP certification.
  • Experience designing plumbing and fire protection services is highly preferred.
  • Experience in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.

Benefits & Perks

  • Award-winning wellness program
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Summer hours
  • Profit-sharing
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Professional development, mentorship, and growth opportunities
  • Community engagement and service-learning initiatives

Required Skills

Revit
Project Coordination
Equipment Sizing
Mechanical Systems Design
Team Leadership
BSD Speclink
Code Compliance
Ductwork Design
Hydronic System Design
Load Analysis
Fire Protection Design
AutoCAD
Plumbing Design
Microsoft Office