Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Plumbing

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry‑Wehmiller’s Design Group in Alpharetta seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to deliver mechanical facility systems for industrial projects. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, perform sizing and analysis, and produce design documents using Revit and AutoCAD while supporting projects from initial concept to startup.

You have a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET‑accredited), a minimum of 3 years’ experience, and an EIT certification.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years mechanical facility design experience including system analysis, sizing, design and reports.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification required.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design documentation.
• Ability to travel for project requirements (client sites, installations, start‑ups).
• Experience designing HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, compressed gas, steam, condensate systems for industrial facilities.
• Experience with advanced technology, semiconductor, life sciences, cleanroom, cold room, or warm room projects.
• Experience executing mechanical design work as part of multidisciplinary capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical facility systems including HVAC, water, chilled water, wastewater, steam and compressed air.
• Perform system analysis, sizing, calculations, and equipment selection for industrial applications.
• Develop mechanical design documents and models using Revit; prepare technical reports and drawings.
• Collaborate with architectural, electrical, process, and construction teams across projects.
• Coordinate design requirements with clients, project partners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review project documentation for consistency, accuracy, and constructability.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

EIT Certification

HVAC design

Travel‑ready

Mechanical design

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With At Design Group, you’ll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world’s leading companies. You’ll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you’ll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll support the design and delivery of mechanical building and utility systems for industrial capital projects. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop coordinated solutions for custom manufacturing, advanced technology, and life sciences facilities. This position plays an important role in helping clients improve facility performance, reliability, and operational readiness. You’ll gain hands-on experience in system analysis, sizing, design documentation, and project execution while continuing to build your technical expertise.

• Design mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, water, chilled water, wastewater, steam, hot water, compressed air, and plumbing systems
• Perform mechanical system analysis, sizing, calculations, and equipment selection for custom industrial applications
• Develop coordinated mechanical design documents and system models using Revit
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, drawings, and specifications that support project delivery
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, process, architectural, and construction team members on multidisciplinary projects
• Coordinate mechanical design requirements with clients, project partners, and other engineering disciplines
• Review project documentation and design information for consistency, accuracy, and constructability
• Support multiple project assignments while meeting quality, schedule, and client requirements
• Apply applicable codes, engineering standards, and Design Group practices to mechanical system designs
• Support client‑site activities, including field assessments, installation, start‑up meetings, and training, as required

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• At least three years of mechanical facility design engineering experience, including system analysis, sizing, design, and technical report writing
• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for mechanical design documentation
• Ability to travel for project requirements, including client‑site activities, installation and start‑up support, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions
• Experience designing HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, compressed gas, steam, condensate, or related utility systems for industrial facilities
• Experience supporting advanced technology, semiconductor, life sciences, clean room, cold room, or warm room projects
• Experience executing mechanical design work as part of multidisciplinary capital projects

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: Design Group Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.