Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Swanson Rink, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

EcoPass/Commuter benefits (Denver)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Technology allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

Swanson Rink, Inc. invites you to join as an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer in Denver. A structured training program accelerates your integration into a collaborative engineering team.

You will work with project managers and senior engineers to design energy-efficient mechanical systems for complex buildings. The role emphasizes growth through focused training, professional development, and exposure to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Certification as EI/EIT required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Background checks/security screenings may be required by clients/Federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems to support building infrastructure with energy efficiency and reliability.
• Select HVAC systems for building applications and plan new equipment or retrofits.
• Design plumbing and sprinkler fire protection systems and perform calculations.
• Survey existing site conditions and plan work; conduct construction observations.
• Apply local and national building codes including mechanical, plumbing, fire, and fuel-gas codes.
• May travel for client meetings and field surveys; participate in seminars and training to stay current.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC design

Building codes knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mech or Arch Eng)

EI/EIT certification

Job description

Description

Come design with us!

As an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, we provide a training program that allows you the ability to quickly become an active member of our engineering team with abundant opportunities to grow. We pride ourselves on collaborating as a team. You will work closely with project managers and various levels of experienced engineers and engineering managers.

Get to Know Us:

INTEGRITY | ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE | LEGACY

Founded in 1949, Swanson Rink specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and technology infrastructure for data centers, airports and other complex buildings.

Ranked among Building Design + Construction top Engineering Firms for both Airport and Data Center design four years running!

Our Impact: Swanson Rink provides endowed scholarships to support engineering students, invests hundreds of hours a year in employee training and development, and we encourage our team to Cultivate Curiosity through a monthly presentation series led by team members on the latest issues and trends facing our clients.

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What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• The opportunity to work on complex, exciting projects for high profile clients
• Focused training and professional development, mentorship, professional career growth opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, prep and exam coverage for certifications and licenses
• EcoPass/Commuter benefits (Denver)
• Company paid holidays, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave
• Vision, dental and medical insurance with employer HSA contributions, FSA options
• Monthly technology allowance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate vesting on matching contributions
• Stock purchase plan and stock grant programs

At Swanson Rink, we believe the people who build this company should share in its success. That's why we offer stock incentive plans to every employee, with opportunities that grow with your tenure. Ownership isn't just a title here — it's something you earn and carry forward.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• As a mechanical engineer you will work on the team to provide sustainable, energy efficient and reliable design to support building infrastructure by:
  • Design of mechanical systems including:
    • Selection of HVAC systems for building applications.
    • Planning and scheduling new equipment or retrofit existing equipment such as air handlers, chillers, etc.
    • Plumbing and sprinkler fire protection system design.
    • Performing calculations.
  • Survey existing site conditions and plan new work accordingly.
  • Conduct construction observations.
  • Apply local and national building codes including building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and fuel gas codes.
• May engage in business travel for client meetings, field surveys, etc.
• Participate in seminars and training events to stay current with industry trends.

Requirements

Your Requirements and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.
• Certification as an EI/EIT required.
• Requires the ability to pass background checks, security screenings or drug testing as required by our clients and/or Federal contracts.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary up to $75,000 and will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability