Mechanical Designer

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

Performance-based year-end bonus

Flexible work environment

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is seeking a Mechanical Designer in our Madison office to convert system design concepts into precise layouts for energy-efficient building solutions.

You will work with senior team members to translate criteria into layouts that satisfy project goals and sustainability targets. AEI emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and growth across disciplines, with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement, plus a performance-based bonus and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in HVAC or Architectural Design or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC design and computer aided design.
• Proficiency with the current version of AutoCAD and/or REVIT used by AEI.

Responsibilities

• Convert system design concepts into specific layouts by utilizing information outlined by senior team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Feedback skills

Time management

Education

Associates degree in HVAC or Architectural Design

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world‑class hospitals to enabling discovery in high‑containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Mechanical Designer in our Madison office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Why We Need You

In this role, you will convert system design concepts into specific layouts by utilizing information outlined by senior team members.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Mechanical Designer

• Associates degree in HVAC or Architectural Design or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in HVAC design and computer aided design.
• Proficiency with the current version of AutoCAD and/or REVIT used by AEI.
• Ability to interpret design criteria and convert it into specific layouts.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels in the organization
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.