Mechanical Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Charlottesville seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to help clients achieve energy-efficient building solutions and greener environments.

You will be mentored by senior engineers and will mentor designers, performing load calculations, system sizing, equipment selection, field surveys, and review of shop drawings. As you gain experience, you will lead mechanical project teams, write specifications, participate in client meetings, and support construction-phase work,

Qualifications

• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and focus on client outcomes.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Works well both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations, determine system sizing and layouts, and calculate equipment sizes.
• Complete field surveys and review equipment shop drawings.
• Lead mechanical project teams, write specifications, participate in project meetings, and support construction-phase work.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Quick comprehension

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

BSME/BSAE from ABET-accredited school (Mechanical/Architectural)

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer I in our Charlottesville office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Here's why we need you:

Within our team framework, you will initially work with and be mentored by experienced engineers and will yourself help to mentor designers. Your initial assignments will include performing load calculations, determining system sizing and layouts, calculating equipment sizes, selecting equipment, completing field surveys, and reviewing equipment shop drawings. As you gain project experience, you will take on a greater role in leading mechanical project teams, writing specifications, participating in project meetings with clients and other consultants, and supporting construction-phase work.

Expertise of our most successful Mechanical Engineer I:

• BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) a plus.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Effective skills to help you flourish:

• Strong spoken and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.