Mechanical Designer/EIT

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

As an entry level Mechanical Designer with our multi-discipline Berkley, MI office, you will work with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the direction of a senior engineer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, design, and specification for engineered systems or products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices.

If you are a highly motivated and skilled problem-solver with strong attention to detail, then we have a dynamic work environment where you can play a pivotal role in a diverse range of building projects including higher education, K-12, laboratories, industrial automotive and processes, multi-family housing, mixed use developments, and corporate/commercial.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs calculations to analyze and design building HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Performs Revit design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs and standards.
• Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks
• Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of mechanical systems and materials
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating