Junior Mechanical Engineer: MEP Design & Career Growth

Legence; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, a Legence company, seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer for our Charlottesville, VA office. You will learn from a Principal Mechanical Engineer, and gain exposure to all project phases while growing with the office.

Responsibilities include assisting in HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficient building systems design for bidding and construction, with site visits and RFIs as needed. 0–3 years experience and a Bachelor's in ME are preferred; EIT/FE is favorable.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience with MEP design; recent graduates 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and piping for bidding and construction.
• Perform engineering calculations: heating and cooling loads, equipment selection, pipe/duct sizing.
• Prepare and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Develop drawings/models using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Participate in meetings with owners, clients, architects and contractors as needed.
• Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques to tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers to meet project deadlines.
• Research design requirements and analyze feasibility, cost, and maintenance.

Skills

MEP design

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

CMTA, a Legence company, seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer for our Charlottesville, VA office. You will learn from a Principal Mechanical Engineer, and gain exposure to all project phases while growing with the office.

Responsibilities include assisting in HVAC, plumbing, and energy-efficient building systems design for bidding and construction, with site visits and RFIs as needed. 0–3 years experience and a Bachelor's in ME are preferred; EIT/FE is favorable.