Mechanical Engineer I

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) in Pasadena is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to empower clients with energy-efficient building solutions. As a part of a collaborative team, you will perform load calculations, select equipment, and lead projects.

The ideal candidate has a BSME/BSAE degree, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and relevant internship experience. AEI is recognized for excellence in the engineering field, providing a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations preferred.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform load calculations for energy-efficient building solutions.
• Determine system sizing and layouts, and calculate equipment sizes.
• Select equipment and complete field surveys.
• Review equipment shop drawings.
• Take on a greater role in leading mechanical project teams.

Skills

Strong spoken and written communications skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Quick technical comprehension

Client-focused motivation

Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Education

BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school

EIT certification (Passed the FE exam)

Job description

Overview

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 900 professionals across 22 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting‑Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Mechanical Engineer I in our Pasadena 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.

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.
• 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.