Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Plumbing (Start Summer/Fall 2026)

Position Overview

Join Design Group as a Mechanical Designer, EIT and become part of a dynamic team operating out of one of our 45 US offices. You will work alongside over 1500 professionals and collaborate directly with clients across diverse industries including food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology. In this role, you will support capital projects by performing mechanical design tasks and work with industry experts to deliver accurate, high-quality solutions. Our unique culture – rooted in Truly Human Leadership and a commitment to professional development – means you will be valued, challenged, and empowered on your path to becoming a world-class engineering consultant.

Key Responsibilities

• Design facility mechanical systems including water, chilled water, wastewater, HVAC, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam or hot water systems, compressed air, and other plumbing systems for custom industrial applications.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team to support capital projects and implement solutions that improve client performance.
• Complete mechanical designs utilizing Revit and other relevant software.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met with precision and quality.

Required Qualifications

• Requirements: Interest in mechanical facilities design engineering, including mechanical system analysis, sizing, design, and report writing.
• Responsibilities: Ability to execute mechanical design on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Qualifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Qualifications: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Experience Required: Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation, client meetings, trainings, and industry-related events.
• Requirements: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with team members and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Experience in designing advanced technologies for semiconductor, life sciences, and complex industrial applications, including facility systems such as HVAC, water/chilled water/glycol, wastewater, clean rooms, cooling towers, boiler/steam/condensate, and compressed gases (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Access to professional development programs including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources.
• Benefits: A supportive work environment that values your growth and fosters mentorship and leadership development.
• Benefits: Equal opportunity employment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, complemented by comprehensive pre-employment screening processes.