Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Mechanical Project Engineer Williamsburg, VA or Raleigh, NC | About the Role Were partnering with an established MEP engineering firm specializing in federal (DoD), higher education, and state/local government projects across the Southeast. Were looking for a hands-on Mechanical Project Engineer to join our clients team and take ownership of projects from concept through closeout. Youll work across all mechanical disciplines - HVAC, plumbing, controls - and be a key technical voice on a lean, collaborative team. What Youll Do •      Lead mechanical design from schematic through construction documents •      Coordinate with project teams across disciplines (architecture, electrical, structural) •      Attend construction meetings and produce site observation reports •      Prepare engineering cost opinions and review contractor estimates •      Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of growth •      Engage clients directly - define problems, develop solutions, sell the design Must-Have Qualifications •       Active PE license (reciprocity to VA and/or NC required or obtainable) •      U.S. Citizenship required •      5+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in commercial or institutional buildings •      Proficiency in Revit/BIM and AutoCAD •      Experience with load calculation software (Trane Trace or Carrier HAP) •      Working knowledge of RSMeans for cost estimating •      Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and client-facing Preferred Background •      Experience in K-12, higher education, or institutional/government building design •      Familiarity with Bluebeam, SpecsIntact (DoD), or MasterSpec •      Project leadership or project management experience •      Proposal preparation experience Why Join •      Broad project exposure - all mechanical disciplines, full project lifecycle •      Clear career path and growth projection •      Competitive base salary + 90% of health insurance premiums covered by company • Summer alternate schedule (4x9 with alternating Fridays off - June through August)