Mechanical Designer (Entry Level) - Summer 2027

HTU; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU is seeking a Mechanical Engineer-in-training or experienced candidate for roles involving HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection design. You will perform calculations, draft layouts, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure project standards and codes are met.

The position emphasizes use of Revit/AutoCAD, field measurement, and collaboration with junior staff to develop engineering documents and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related field required or strongly preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Internship in building design consulting is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Building Information Modeling software (Revit and AutoCAD).
• Strong technical and analytical skills related to heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and design layouts for mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, plumbing, fire protection) with assistance.
• Create engineering documents using CAD (Revit, AutoCAD) or manually with junior staff support.
• Edit or draft project specifications with assistance.
• Conduct field measurements at construction sites.
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, quality, accuracy, and codes compliance.
• Review submittals for design content and actions to meet specs.
• Maintain organized project files with calculations and correspondence.
• Coordinate projects with other disciplines.
• Communicate scope changes to management and project managers.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Layout design

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Trane Trace 3D Plus

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform calculations and design layouts for mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection with assistance.
• Create engineering documents using CAD technology (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD) or manually, supported by junior staff.
• Edit or draft project specifications with assistance.
• Conduct field measurements and checks at construction sites.
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, quality, accuracy, and compliance with standards and codes.
• Review product submittals for design content and specify actions to meet specifications.
• Maintain organized project files including calculations, correspondence, and reference materials.
• Select and source equipment with assistance.
• Coordinate projects with other disciplines.
• Communicate scope changes to the department manager and Project Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Building Information Modeling software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD).
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including principles of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics related to mechanical systems design for buildings.
• Familiarity with Trane Trace 3D Plus and Bluebeam Revu.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.