Mechanical Design Engineer

Talently; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop MEP systems for buildings in an on-site Atlanta setting. You will design mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems from concept through construction documents, collaborating with on-site engineers and construction teams to ensure code compliance and constructability.

Ideal candidates bring a four-year Mechanical Engineering degree, 5–7 years of design experience, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 5–7 years of related design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD or comparable design software.
• Experience designing mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes, ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
• Ability to prepare and review construction documents, equipment selections, and design calculations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes of work, design criteria, and equipment selections during preliminary design.
• Prepare specifications, working drawings, instructions, and related construction documents.
• Select materials, equipment, and systems based on constructability, project value, standards, and budget.
• Review vendor bids and drawings to confirm compliance with specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Evaluate design drawings, identify potential changes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Consult with construction personnel on field conditions, sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements; maintain organized design calculations.
• Communicate project status and scope changes, stay current on applicable codes and standards, and coordinate or oversee supporting engineering work as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Building systems knowledge

Code compliance knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Location:

On Site - Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Skills:

PE, Revit

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join a construction-focused engineering team delivering safe, reliable, and energy-efficient building systems. In this opportunity, you will develop mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection designs for projects from preliminary planning through construction documentation. You will collaborate with engineers and construction teams in an on-site Atlanta environment, applying your technical judgment to create practical, code-compliant solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scopes of work, design criteria, and equipment selections during preliminary design.
• Prepare specifications, working drawings, instructions, and related construction documents.
• Select materials, equipment, and systems based on constructability, project value, standards, and budget.
• Review vendor bids and drawings to confirm compliance with specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Evaluate design drawings, identify potential changes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Consult with construction personnel on field conditions, sequencing, scheduling, and constructability.
• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements; maintain organized design calculations.
• Communicate project status and scope changes, stay current on applicable codes and standards, and coordinate or oversee supporting engineering work as needed.

Must-Have Skills:

• Four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Typically 5–7 years of related design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD or comparable design software.
• Experience designing mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building projects.
• Working knowledge of applicable mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes, as well as ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
• Ability to prepare and review construction documents, equipment selections, and design calculations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) credential preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience designing central chilled water or boiler plants and distribution systems.
• Experience with process utility systems, including steam, process chilled or cooling water, compressed air, and dust collection.
• Familiarity with vendor submittal review, product evaluation, and construction-phase coordination.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing the work of junior engineers.