Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

EEA Consulting Engineers, a premier Employee-Owned firm recognized as a Top Workplace for over a decade, is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Light Commercial market sector in Austin, Texas. In this role you will leverage your knowledge to design and implement mechanical systems that optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and functionality across diverse client projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plumbing System Design & Coordination:
  • Support the design of plumbing systems under the direct supervision of a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer, including domestic water, sanitary, waste, vent, and grease waste systems for commercial facilities in compliance with IPC, UPC, and local codes
  • Assist with fixture unit counts, plumbing load calculations, and system sizing to meet flow, pressure, and code requirements
  • Prepare isometric and riser diagrams to aid installation and inspection processes
  • Help identify appropriate piping materials based on specific application needs
  • Coordinate plumbing layouts with architectural, structural, and mechanical systems to avoid conflicts during construction
  • Contribute to sustainable plumbing solutions, including low-flow fixture selection and water conservation strategies
  • Assist in sizing hot water systems and return lines while applying temperature control and Legionella prevention practices
  • Support the selection and sizing of domestic water booster and sump pump systems
  • Assist in specifying backflow prevention devices per project needs and code requirements
  • Aid in the design of grease waste drainage systems, including interceptor sizing and kitchen waste separation
  • Contribute to medical gas system designs, ensuring compliance with NFPA 99
  • Support the development and sizing of natural gas systems for plumbing and mechanical equipment
• HVAC System Design:
  • Perform heating and cooling load calculations using HAP software in alignment with ASHRAE standards
  • Assist with HVAC system design, including duct layouts for supply, return, and exhaust air
  • Contribute to the calculation of ventilation air requirements in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1
  • Collaborate with equipment representatives to assist in the selection of mechanical equipment such as RTUs, AHUs, and other HVAC units
  • Assist in designing gas piping systems for mechanical heating equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant codes
• Construction Documentation & Software Proficiency:
  • Assist in the preparation of mechanical and plumbing construction documents, including plan layouts, schedules, and technical specifications
  • Utilize AutoCAD MEP and Revit (MEP) to support 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM coordination, and clash detection activities
  • Collaborate on cloud-based models through BIM 360 for real-time interdisciplinary coordination
• Equipment Sizing & Manufacturer Tools:
  • Use manufacturer-specific selection software to support sizing of domestic water heaters, recirculation pumps, mixing valves, and gas-fired equipment

Benefits & Perks

• Annual merit increases based on work performance
• Annual profit-sharing bonus, contingent on company performance
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (Medical coverage for individual employees is paid in full by EEA)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) retirement account (EEA contributes 10% of an employee's salary annually)
• 401k with company match (available the first day of the next month following start date)
• $50,000 in Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage at no cost to the employee
• Flexible working hours and hybrid schedule
• Fun company events, outings, and happy hours
• 'Dress for Your Day' dress code