Mechanical Engineer – Buildings

Garver; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional memberships and licenses

Continuing education support

Wellness program

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Buildings in Richmond, VA to lead design and commissioning of building systems within the Buildings group. You will develop mechanical designs for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, perform whole-building energy modeling, and report on sustainability requirements across projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines, supporting project managers, ensuring QA/QC, and traveling to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited program.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 5–10 years of building design/construction experience.
• Proficiency with building mechanical systems and Revit.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Develop whole-building energy models and sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate with related disciplines and regional offices.
• Support project managers with project management activities and QA/QC plans.
• Travel periodically to project sites.

Skills

HVAC design

BIM (Revit)

Energy modeling

Project coordination

Quality assurance/quality control

Sustainability knowledge

Client interfacing

Time management

Budget management

Education

ABET-accredited ME/AE degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Buildings

Richmond, Virginia

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will develop mechanical designs to support various Buildings Design Business Line projects. Responsibilities include leading the planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Building HVAC systems
• Building plumbing systems
• Building fire protection systems
• Whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting

Additional responsibilities involve coordinating with other support disciplines and regional offices, assisting project managers with project management activities, adhering to quality assurance and quality control plans, and traveling periodically to project sites.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Mentoring and training technical staff
• Interfacing with clients on project design, delivery, and construction
• Managing project budget and schedule compliance
• Overseeing the mechanical design of building projects throughout the project lifecycle (conceptual, design, and construction phases)
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Using Microsoft Excel-based calculation tools for design calculations
• Managing multiple assignments concurrently
• Ensuring time management and product quality
• Following quality assurance and quality control plans
• Maintaining continuing education and learning based on project and team needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from an ABET-accredited university or college
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• 5–10 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Knowledge base of mechanical engineering principles related to building mechanical designs
• Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technical competence in building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec
• Knowledge of federal agencies design criteria

Benefits

Garver offers employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program that promotes work‑life balance.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.