Associate Mechanical Engineer

JFE Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JFE Engineering seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support HVAC and mechanical system design for industrial facilities, manufacturing buildings, and data centers. This role offers hands-on experience in design production, coordination, permitting, and construction support.

The ideal candidate is early in their career, with 1–3 years of HVAC design experience, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering preferred, and basic proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in HVAC/mechanical design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC/mechanical design production in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Assist with load calculations, equipment schedules, duct and piping layouts, and basic controls coordination.
• Help prepare permit and construction documents under the direction of senior engineers.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Architectural teams on system routing and equipment requirements.
• Support AHJ permit responses, plan check comments, and document revisions.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, field observations, and closeout documentation as assigned.

Skills

HVAC design

Revit

AutoCAD

Load calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Associate Mechanical Engineer supports HVAC and mechanical system design for industrial facilities, manufacturing buildings, and data centers. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer/designer who wants hands-on experience in design production, coordination, permitting, and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HVAC/mechanical design production in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Assist with load calculations, equipment schedules, duct and piping layouts, and basic controls coordination.
• Help prepare permit and construction documents under the direction of senior engineers.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Architectural teams on system routing and equipment requirements.
• Support AHJ permit responses, plan check comments, and document revisions.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, field observations, and closeout documentation as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in HVAC/mechanical design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Revit; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical/data center projects.
• Familiarity with HVAC system layouts, equipment selection, and construction documents.
• Mandarin/English bilingual ability preferred, but not required.