HVAC & Plumbing Design Engineer in Training

cushingterrell; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Training to design HVAC and plumbing systems on-site with guidance from licensed engineers. You will produce construction documents, perform load calculations, and develop layouts in Revit, progressing toward licensure.

This role emphasizes delivering accurate documents under supervision, building project management habits, and growing into a mechanical engineering specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 2+ years of HVAC and/or plumbing design experience.
• Proficient with Revit MEP and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Produce HVAC and plumbing construction documents including plans, schedules, details, and flow diagrams using Revit BIM software under supervision.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations and complete basic equipment selection for fans, pumps, and plumbing fixtures.
• Conduct site investigations to field-verify and as-built existing mechanical systems for remodel projects.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and coordinating responses with the project team.
• Manage concurrent project tasks and deadlines, developing prioritization habits that support efficient delivery.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio environment, coordinating system design across disciplines with architecture and engineering teams.

Skills

HVAC system design

Load calculations

Documentation & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Cushing Terrell in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Training to design HVAC and plumbing systems on-site with guidance from licensed engineers. You will produce construction documents, perform load calculations, and develop layouts in Revit, progressing toward licensure.

This role emphasizes delivering accurate documents under supervision, building project management habits, and growing into a mechanical engineering specialist.