Mechanical Design Engineer- Entry Level

Thorsonbaker; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Free Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Thorsonbaker in Kentucky is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team, focusing on institutional and commercial building projects. The candidate will be responsible for mechanical designs, preparing construction documents, and liaising with architects and clients throughout the design phases.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and excellent communication skills. The company offers flexible working hours and a range of benefits including insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings positively.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for institutional and commercial projects.
• Prepare construction documents and calculations.
• Coordinate with architects and various stakeholders during the project.
• Conduct engineering calculations and energy modeling.
• Review project budgets and prepare cost opinions.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Efficiency in Microsoft Word

Efficiency in Excel

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Revit

Good work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Duties Include

• Mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
• Prepare calculations and well‑coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
• Prepare opinions of probable cost and review project construction budgets for building projects.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre‑design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• FE/EIT a plus.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time:

8 hours Monday-Friday

8.5 hours Monday-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

9 hours Monday-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Benefits

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Our company culture includes, but is not limited to

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Monthly catered birthday lunches
• Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
• Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
• Indoor Winter sport Olympics.
• Outdoor Summer Games.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Multiple pot luck lunches throughout the year.
• Multiple holiday cook offs.
• Exercise facilities with locker rooms and showers.
• Personal Trainer led weekly workouts (Free to employees).
• Toning and stretching/Yoga weekly sessions (Free to employees).
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.