Mechanical Engineer

Star Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

STAR Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team in Columbus, OH. The engineer will own projects, interact directly with clients, and contribute to renovations, infrastructure, and facility improvement projects.

The ideal candidate designs HVAC and mechanical systems, collaborates with architects and other engineers, and brings strong communication and project management skills to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• P.E. license preferred; Ohio licensure or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyze systems.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Conduct existing-condition assessments and recommend improvements.
• Manage projects from design through construction.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and field observations.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

STAR Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work directly with clients, and contribute to a wide variety of building renovation, infrastructure, and facility improvement projects.

We are looking for an engineer with experience in the design of HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical building systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently while collaborating with architects and civil, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems for new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment selection, system evaluation, and technical analysis.
• Prepare and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Conduct existing-condition assessments and develop recommendations for system replacement and improvement.
• Manage projects from initial assessment and design through construction.
• Coordinate directly with clients, owners, contractors, consultants, and other design disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, construction administration, and field observations.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction-phase documentation.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and supervision to junior engineering and production staff.
• Assist with project scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Support the continued growth of STAR's mechanical engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, governmental, educational, or similar facilities.
• Experience with building renovations and existing-condition assessments is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred. Candidates licensed outside Ohio should be willing and able to obtain Ohio P.E. registration.

Why STAR?

STAR Consultants offers experienced engineers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, take ownership of their work, interact directly with clients, and grow professionally within a collaborative multidisciplinary firm where individual contributions are recognized and valued.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, licensure, technical expertise, and level of responsibility, along with vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, retirement benefits, and other benefits in accordance with company policies.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications