Junior Mechanical Engineer: Design & MEP Growth

CMTA, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our Charlottesville, VA office. You will work with a Principal Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficient building systems, develop drawings, and support projects from concept through construction.

The role is ideal for recent graduates with a mechanical engineering background, eager to learn and grow in a small, expanding office environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience with MEP design (recent graduates and interns with relevant experience are encouraged to apply)
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• EIT certification (or FE exam passed) preferred, with the desire to pursue PE registration
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and plumbing system design principles
• Interest in Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 and Commercial market sectors
• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and production of mechanical systems for design and construction projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform engineering calculations including heating and cooling loads, equipment selection, and pipe and duct sizing.
• Prepare, read, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Develop drawings and models using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Participate in meetings with owners, clients, architects, and contractors as needed.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Confer with other engineers and other personnel to complete project deadlines.
• Research and analyze design requirements, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Review contractor submittals (shop drawings, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents.
• Support construction administration activities including responding to RFIs and conducting site visits.

Skills

0-3 years experience

EIT preferred

HVAC design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our Charlottesville, VA office. You will work with a Principal Mechanical Engineer to design HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficient building systems, develop drawings, and support projects from concept through construction.

The role is ideal for recent graduates with a mechanical engineering background, eager to learn and grow in a small, expanding office environment.