Mechanical Engineer

Align; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Paid holidays and vacation

Hybrid schedule

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Fishbeck, an established engineering firm, seeks a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to design HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of building projects. You will work with senior engineers on domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty systems, performing calculations and producing construction drawings.

Hybrid role with opportunities across industrial, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and higher education markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Entry-level and experienced candidates encouraged; A/E consulting experience is a plus.
• Interest in HVAC and plumbing system design for building projects.
• FE certification, PE licensure preferred.
• Experience with Revit MEP preferred; training available.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and HVAC systems for diverse building projects.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on HVAC, domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty plumbing.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop construction drawings/specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support projects across industrial, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and higher education markets.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support and resolve field issues.
• Use Revit and other software to develop and coordinate designs.
• Communicate with clients and project teams to support delivery.
• Manage tasks independently while meeting schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and project requirements.

Skills

HVAC design

Revit MEP

Construction drawings

Engineering calculations

Project coordination

Field investigations

Communication

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids or Farmington Hills

Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together—our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we’re looking to add a Mechanical Engineer/Designer to help us keep building. Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate beginning your career, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team designing HVAC and plumbing systems for a wide variety of building projects.

Working with our Mechanical Engineering team, you will work on a variety of different projects with several multidisciplinary professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Design plumbing and HVAC systems for a variety of building projects.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and designers on HVAC and domestic water, sanitary, storm, and specialty plumbing system designs.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Support projects across industrial, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and higher education markets.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and engineering evaluations.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support and resolve field issues.
• Utilize Revit and other engineering software to develop and coordinate designs.
• Communicate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Manage assigned tasks independently while meeting project schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entry-level candidates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply. Previous A/E consulting experience is preferred but not required.
• Interest in HVAC and plumbing system design, with a particular emphasis on building plumbing systems.
• FE certification, PE license, or interest in pursuing professional licensure preferred.
• Experience with Revit MEP is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer

• Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
• And more!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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