Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Garver Engineering; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design building systems for a diverse Buildings Group portfolio. You will lead the planning, design, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection while coordinating with multiple offices and project teams.

You will apply sustainability principles, conduct whole-building energy modeling, and supervise junior staff, ensuring quality and timely delivery across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering with a mechanical focus from ABET-accredited school.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• 5–10 years building design and construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection).
• Experience overseeing mechanical designs with detailed plans and specs.
• Proficient in BIM and MS Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for Buildings Design Business Line projects.
• Lead planning, design and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with support disciplines and regional offices.
• Assist PMs with project execution and travel to sites as needed.
• Ensure QA/QC plans are followed and mentor staff.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Sustainability

Client interfacing

Budget & scheduling

BIM (Revit)

Excel calculations

Time management

Quality assurance/quality control

Continuing education

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

As part of the Buildings Group for Garver, this Mechanical Engineer will develop mechanical designs in support of a wide range of Buildings Design Business Line projects. The role includes leading the planning, design, and commissioning of the following systems:

• Building HVAC system(s)
• Building plumbing system(s)
• Building fire protection system(s)
• Whole building energy modeling
• Building sustainability requirements reporting

In addition, the position coordinates with other support disciplines and regional offices, assists project managers in project execution, follows quality assurance and quality control plans, and may need periodic travel to project sites.

Abilities and Attributes

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and sustainability principles
• Mentor and train 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 from the conceptual phase, design phase, and construction phase
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Utilize Microsoft Excel based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as overall needs of the team

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
• Must have a knowledge base of mechanical engineering principals related to building mechanical designs
• Proven experience overseeing mechanical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Must have strong communication skills
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec
• Knowledge of Federal Agencies design criteria

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.