Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer

PAE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k profit sharing

Professional development reimburse m e

Commuter stipend

Parking stipend

Cell phone stipend

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick leave

Family leave

Community service leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PAE is seeking a mechanical design engineer to develop designs and documentation for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, with task-based support and modeling under senior guidance. You will perform mechanical calculations and energy simulations, assist with construction administration, and collaborate with project leads to deliver compliant, efficient systems.

This role emphasizes building codes, standards compliance, and clear communication with design teams, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; EIT certification preferred or obtainable.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical system designs, models, and documentation for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects.
• Provide task-based support and assist with construction administration.
• Perform mechanical calculations and energy/thermal simulations under guidance of project leads.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Revit

AutoCAD

HVAC

Plumbing

Fire protection

Energy modeling

Thermal simulations

Building codes

Mechanical calculations

Construction administration

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

You will develop mechanical system designs, models, and documentation while providing task-based support for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects. Additionally, you will assist with construction administration and perform mechanical calculations and performance simulations under the guidance of project leads.

Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and possess or be able to obtain an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification. Proficiency in design tools like Revit and AutoCAD, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.

Key Skills:

Mechanical system design, Revit, AutoCAD, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire protection, Energy modeling, Thermal simulations, Building codes, Mechanical calculations, Construction administration, Analytical skills, Strategic thinking, Communication, Time management, Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401k profit sharing, Professional development reimbursements, Commuter stipend, Parking stipend, Cell phone stipend, Life insurance, Disability benefits, Paid holidays, Paid time off, Sick leave, Family leave, Community service leave, Employee assistance program