Mechanical Engineer

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to produce detailed construction drawings and perform complex mechanical calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. You will join a fast‑paced team delivering mission‑critical projects with strong analytical skills and clear communication.

The role involves coordinating with project partners, performing design studies, and contributing to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, ideally in an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in technical sectors (data centers, healthcare, labs, pharma, industrial).
• E.I.T. certification preferred but not required.
• PE certification or active licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments.
• Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping.
• Supports performance-based fire protection and controls design.
• Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with applicable standards.
• Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews sizing criteria.
• Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines.
• Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure project success.
• Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to project teams and business partners.
• Participates in daily or weekly training and continuous learning initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

E.I.T. certification preferred

PE certification or licensure a plus

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Trace 3D Plus

Pipe-Flo

Hands Down Psychrometrics

CFD software FloEFD/Star CCM/6Sigma

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

CM Mission Critical Engineering, or CM|MC Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

About this position

At CM Mission Critical Engineering, we strive to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that meet the needs of our mission critical clients while pushing the limits of today's technologies and setting tomorrow's standard for success.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reports to: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for producing highly detailed, fully coordinated construction drawings and performing complex mechanical engineering calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This role integrates into a highly technical, fast‑paced engineering team and contributes to the successful delivery of mission‑critical projects. The Mechanical Engineer must demonstrate strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external project partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments
• Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping
• Supports performance‑based fire protection and controls design
• Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with applicable standards
• Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews system selections and sizing criteria
• Performs engineering studies including, but not limited to:
• Cooling/heating load calculations
• Ventilation calculations
• Air balance summaries
• CFD modeling
• Duct static calculations
• Pump head calculations
• Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines
• Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure project success
• Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to project teams and business partners
• Participates in daily or weekly training and continuous learning initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Applicable Autodesk Revit experience required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with design and analysis tools such as Bluebeam, Trace 3D Plus, Pipe‑Flo, and Hands Down Psychrometrics
• Experience with CFD software (FloEFD, TileFlow, 6Sigma, Star CCM, or similar) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with consistent on‑time project delivery

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field required
• 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in highly technical market sectors such as data centers, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments preferred
• E.I.T. certification preferred but not required
• PE certification or active pursuit of licensure is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk & working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature & level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, & skills required. Management reserves the right to amend & change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

CM Mission Critical Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions solely based on business needs, job requirements, & individual qualifications without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or any other status protected by the law. At this time, we are not accepting applicants who require visa sponsorship, including H1-B.