Mechanical Engineer II - Built Environment

Integra Staffing And Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra Staffing And Search seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to design and optimize HVAC, plumbing, and building systems for a national portfolio. You will lead detailed design, construction administration, and interdisciplinary coordination from planning through construction.

Mentor junior staff, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and apply your expertise to ensure code-compliant, high-quality design solutions across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design for the built environment.
• 8+ years of post-graduation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard design and modeling tools.
• Experience collaborating on building system design projects in a consulting A/E environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, energy efficiency standards, and integration with fire protection, plumbing, and fuel/gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform design analysis and modeling aligned with Performance Based Design standards, using advanced proficiency in tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Lead the development of detailed contract and construction documents, ensuring code compliance and high-quality technical specifications.
• Design and troubleshoot advanced mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing systems integrated with BAS.
• Conduct energy modeling, equipment sizing, load calculations, and system performance analysis to deliver efficient and cost-effective design solutions.
• Manage multiple small-to-moderate mechanical design assignments while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Lead construction administration tasks such as RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field inspections with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior engineers, participate in lessons learned sessions, and support technical training within the team.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Charlotte, NC, USA

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Detroit, MI, USA

Durham, NC, USA

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will design and optimize HVAC, plumbing, and building systems for high-performing environments across our national portfolio. You’ll lead detailed technical design efforts, construction administration tasks, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure project success from planning through construction. You’ll also contribute to mentoring junior staff, modeling both engineering expertise and team collaboration in a consulting firm environment.

Deliver Results

• Perform design analysis and modeling aligned with Performance Based Design standards, using advanced proficiency in tools such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Lead the development of detailed contract and construction documents, ensuring code compliance and high-quality technical specifications.
• Design and troubleshoot advanced mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing systems integrated with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Conduct energy modeling, equipment sizing, load calculations, and system performance analysis to deliver efficient and cost-effective design solutions.
• Manage multiple small-to-moderate mechanical design assignments while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Lead construction administration tasks such as RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field inspections with minimal supervision.
• Mentor junior engineers, participate in lessons learned sessions, and support technical training within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design for the built environment.
• 8+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other industry-standard design and modeling tools.
• Proven experience collaborating on building system design projects in a consulting A/E environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical codes, energy efficiency standards, and integration with fire protection, plumbing, and fuel/gas systems.

People Matter Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.

Employee Owned

We act like owners- because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.