Mechanical Design Engineer

Ballinger; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ballinger, an Architecture Engineering Firm, seeks an entry-level design engineer based in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on designing mechanical systems, producing drawings and specifications, and supporting construction administration for healthcare, academic, and corporate projects.

The position emphasizes collaboration, data synthesis, and problem-solving, with on-site work three days per week and travel as required. EIT preferred; Revit and AutoCAD proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills for a design environment.
• Proficiency with Excel/Word and analysis software.
• Entry-level design engineer, Co-Op or Intern preferred.
• Understanding of drawing/graphics standards and quality.
• Coordinate across project teams and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve mechanical components and systems for clients.
• Prepare drawings and specs for mechanical systems per codes and client requirements.
• Oversee construction administration to ensure conformance with docs.
• Analyze system options and perform energy simulations or similar analysis.
• Produce specification sections and interface with staff on projects.
• Draft field reports and interface with project teams; travel as needed.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Production skills

Teamwork

Coordination

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At Ballinger, an Architecture Engineering Firm, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing, and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve. This role is based in Philadelphia, PA- on-site three (3) days a week. This is an entry-level opportunity.

Position Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing and improving mechanical components, products and systems for clients, including researching new technologies and their application.
• Preparing technical drawings and specifications for mechanical systems to ensure that their installation and operation conform to specifications, codes, standards and client requirements.
• Overseeing construction administration efforts to ensure installation and function complies with construction documentation.
• Analyzing system options, cost analysis, and design using analytical tools such as energy simulation models.
• Produce specification sections and Statement of Special Inspections and interface with specifications staff on assigned projects.
• Produce field site visit reports Draft/model documents.
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams and leadership.
• Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.

Technical/Professional Skills

• Superb analytical, communication and production skills and be able to perform well in a design environment
• Excel, Word, and analysis software proficiency
• Experience in the industry as an entry-level design engineer, Co-Op or Intern is preferred
• Thorough understanding of discipline’s drawing and graphic standards, adherence to standards for quality and consistency in Ballinger’s product
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically communication, dependability, responsibility, and teamwork
• Coordination skills, specifically communication, organization, time management, and adaptability

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering relevant to the particular field of practice or equivalent as determined by the firm.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• EIT preferred

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

About Us

Ballinger is one of the oldest continuously practicing architecture and engineering firm in the United States. Founded in 1878. We make places for people who make the future. Healers and learners, makers and innovators: they are the people who inspire us, because their work changes lives for the better. For them, a building must be both functional and exceptional, an environment that empowers those who experience it. We believe that a building designed and engineered with insight and intelligence becomes a catalyst for today’s transformative endeavors – and an enabler of tomorrow’s promising futures.

What We Offer

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise, and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, 401(K) plan with company contribution, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location and Travel

This role is located in our Philadelphia PA office, with a flexible, hybrid work schedule on-site three (3) days per week. Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance. We are currently not accepting resumes from recruiters or agencies.