Mechanical Engineer

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and document mechanical systems for new construction and renovations across industrial, commercial, or institutional projects. You will develop construction drawings and specifications addressing installation, interconnection, and control within building codes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with project teams, cost estimating, and ensuring quality and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems).
• Professional Registration; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or comparable energy tools; familiarity with Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Review and establish project scope, mechanical budget, constraints and design approach with PM/client.
• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates.
• Lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Create engineering documents using CAD/BIM tools (Revit/AutoCAD) or manual with junior staff support.
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, and code compliance; ensure content accuracy.
• Mentor less experienced staff and assist with standards/core specifications.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong attention to detail

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Professional Registration

LEED accredited professional preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace 700

Bluebeam

ProjectWise BIM360

Carrier HAP

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial, or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and/or establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with Project Manager and/or client
• Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner’s representative
• Prepare feasibility studies and project cost estimates
• Maintain working knowledge of latest building and codes used in the industry
• Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Perform and/or review calculations and building energy models; formulate design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection
• Create engineering documents using computer aided design (CAD) technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) and/or Bentley CAD software (2D and 3D applications) or manually with support from more junior staff
• Edit or draft project specifications
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences , overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes
• Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field required
• Professional Registration
• LEED accredited professional preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of related experience in mechanical engineering (HVAC/building systems)

Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, Trane Trace 700 or other building energy calculation software, and Bluebeam
• Knowledge in ProjectWise BIM360 and Carrier HAP a bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways: Connect to our job portal https://ghafari.jobs By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126. By email at [e-mail] If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.