Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level to join their MEP engineering team. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include planning and design for commercial projects, and fostering effective client relationships. The firm emphasizes community and creativity in its work, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. This position balances office and fieldwork, catering to various project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete planning, design, and permitting for various projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and sub-contractors.
• Manage client satisfaction for assigned clients.

Skills

Design skills

Collaboration

Client relationship skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from ABET accredited university

Job description

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Our recent accolades include ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year.
GMC is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer with 1+ years of experience for our Atlanta, GA office. The successful candidate(s) should demonstrate proficiency in design, collaboration, respect among co‑workers and client relationship skills. This individual will join a growing MEP engineering team and be responsible for completing planning, design, and permitting for a variety of commercial, institutional, municipal, and industrial projects. This candidate is responsible for providing design services supporting architectural projects.

Foundational

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the firm’s values and standards for project delivery and client management
• Expresses a keen understanding of the industry standards and the expectations of the client
• Demonstrates the leadership required for effective team contributions to the firm’s success including contributions to firm standards and employee development

Technical

• Applies extensive diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, and proven ability to apply them
• Ability to learn new technical skills and technology
• Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Coordinate with other disciplines and sub‑contractors
• Understands economic and decision analysis principles in area of expertise including financial, regulatory and environmental issues
• Knowledge of entire project process – development/scoping, design, construction
• Designs a complete project, system component or process
• Understanding of project development and time management
• Analyzes and interprets data and formulates and solves problems
• Responsible for accuracy of technical aspects of projects
• Solves complex and novel assignments requiring new or improved techniques or procedures
• QA/QC
• Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Recognizes and reports risk management issues to Vice President and Senior Project Manager as appropriate

Professional Competencies

Client and Customer Focus

• Manage client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects
• Assist with the development of proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs
• Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment

Team Orientation

• Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge
• Incorporate complex design concepts into functional project based on the Project Manager’s design concept to that project team
• Delegate project assignments to and assist with technical development of lesser experienced engineers

Company Perspective

• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
• Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others

Communication

• Communicate with permitting agencies, clients, and sub‑consultants
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work
• Communicate with, reviews work and coordinates efforts of other project team members
• Receives guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments

Continuous Improvement

• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products
• Actively participate in GMC committees of personal interest
• Utilizes decision making, time management and delegation as tools to demonstrate leadership skills and promote continuous improvement

Leadership

• Interacts with clients, officials, contractors and others to develop positive ongoing relationships
• Responsible for enforcement of project delivery standards including technical, procedural and CAD
• Develops, approves and conducts technical training as requested

Service

• Encourage participation and remain proactive in the Personal Development Plan process and program
• Hold membership in local professional society – holding office in technical/professional society preferred
• Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from ABET accredited university
• Engaged in life‑long learning to maintain knowledge of technical and contemporary issues
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Work Environment

• Field (20%) and Office (80%)
• This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field. Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. Engineers may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water‑borne pathogens. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork.

Travel Requirements

• Engineers will be expected to travel to various work sites to perform fieldwork. Company cars and/or rental vehicles shall be utilized to travel between work sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veterans

This is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.