Mechanical Engineer I - Energy & Utilities

Affiliated Engineers, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Mechanical Engineer I - Energy and Utilities to help deliver energy-efficient building solutions and sustainable infrastructure.

You will learn under experienced engineers, perform load calculations, sizing, layouts, and field surveys, then take on leading roles with project meetings and specifications.

Qualifications

• BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non-academic internship.
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communications

Organization & time management

Quick technical comprehension

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

BSME/BSAE from ABET accredited school

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer I - Energy and Utilities (E&U)in our Chapel Hill 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:

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.

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.

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.