Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineer
GHT11 months ago
Arlington, VA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
NO STAFFING FIRMS • Must be authorized to work in the United States without need for current or future visa sponsorship. GHT Limited, a premier MEP engineering consulting firm celebrating 60 years of exceptional design expertise, offers a unique career experience through outstanding compensation, benefits, flexibility, training, and growth opportunities. Join our team in our freshly renovated LEED Gold certified office in Arlington, Virginia.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or equivalent with up to 2 years of experience.
- Must have passed or be interested in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to become an EIT and eventually a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Demonstrated interest or experience in mechanical design for the built environment.
- Desire to learn building, energy, and green codes, and to join professional associations.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, organize workflow, and delegate tasks effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to client satisfaction.
- Ability to travel to job sites and perform physical tasks such as climbing, sitting, standing, walking, and balancing.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship; GHT participates in E-Verify.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug test is required.
- A strong drive to excel and a willingness to learn in a dynamic engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to or experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
Benefits & Perks
- Ask us about our triple career path!
- Hybrid work environment after the initial training period in our renovated office.
- 3 generously subsidized medical plan options through CareFirst and BlueCross/Blue Shield, plus subsidized dental and vision plans.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) along with core and flexible holidays and a traditional holiday break.
- Paid maternity and parental leave after one year.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your contributions.
- Opportunities to earn performance-based bonuses throughout the year.
- On-site leadership provides training and mentoring opportunities.
- True career progression in design, MEP project management, and leadership roles.
- Opportunity to train, develop, mentor, and lead others.
- Personal and professional recognition.
- Company-sponsored events, meals, and refreshments.
Required Skills
Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
Team Collaboration
FE Exam Preparation
Problem Solving
Revit
AutoCAD
Code Compliance
Mechanical Design