Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 federal holidays

15 extra Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Job summary

SmithGroup's Washington, DC office is seeking an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join our team next summer after graduation. You will perform analysis, design and documentation of HVAC and plumbing systems under supervision, and contribute to energy and sustainability efforts.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, is familiar with Autodesk Revit, CAD, and the MS Office suite, and has 1 year of related AE experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent required.
• LEED AP and Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Minimum one year of related AE experience or internship would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of building codes and system standards beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design and document HVAC and plumbing systems under direct supervision.
• Develop solutions with integrated architecture and engineering teams.
• Perform energy, heat load and CFD calculations using relevant software.
• Produce engineering drawings and document changes as instructed.
• Assist in construction administration as directed.
• Contribute to proposal materials when required.

Skills

HVAC design

Energy modeling

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent

LEED AP certification

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Trane TRACE

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Washington, DC office of SmithGroup is looking for an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join our team next summer, after graduation.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing systems, laboratory and process piping and controls under direct supervision.
• Develop solutions to challenging HVAC issues with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform energy, heating and cooling load and computational fluid dynamic calculations.
• Perform production for assigned engineering work and document changes to engineering drawings as instructed.
• Assist in construction administration as directed.
• May assist in developing proposal materials.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience working (including summer, co-op or intern work) in the AE field.
• LEED AP and Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Knowledge of building code concepts and specifications.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Trane TRACE software, CAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite (with advanced knowledge of Word and Excel).

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $77,000 to $95,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].