Mechanical Engineer III

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working schedule

Healthy work/life balance

Comfortable office environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia Beach is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III. This position involves design, engineering analysis, and system layout for HVAC and plumbing systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, Professional Engineer licensure, and expertise in Revit and load calculation software. The role emphasizes collaboration and client interaction, supporting team growth through mentorship. This job offers a hybrid work schedule, balancing office work with flexibility to support personal needs.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• 5+ years mechanical engineering experience designing HVAC systems.
• Graduation from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Commitment to helping less experienced teammates.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design tasks under direction.
• Coordinate with design team members.
• Prepare project programming and construction document deliverables.
• Provide construction phase services.
• Meet with clients and present design concepts.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Work planning

Teamwork

Revit

3D modeling

Load calculation software

Microsoft product suite

Construction Document creation

HVAC controls

Sustainable design practices

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Trane Trace 700

IES

Job description

Join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients—while making a meaningful impact on our communties and the world through the projects we help bring to life.

Clark Nexsen is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III who will be responsible for design, engineering, analysis, equipment selection, and system layout of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related mechanical building systems for Commercial and Government facilities. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of verifiable experience in the design of mechanical systems for buildings. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in at least one state is required. This is an in-office position.

General Responsibilities

• Perform various aspects of mechanical engineering design as directed by more experienced engineers or designers, including conceptual studies, program requirements, design analysis, calculations, equipment selection and layout, and system selection and layout for building design, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Meet with and present to clients.
• Coordinate with design team members to ensure that mechanical design elements integrate properly with all other disciplines represented on the project.
• Comply with the firm’s quality control policies and procedures.
• Learn and implement department and company standards.
• Prepare project programming, schematic, design development, and construction document deliverables.
• Provide support services during the bidding process, i.e., prepare addenda and amendments, open bids, tabulate bids, etc.
• Provide construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering requests for information, reviewing shop drawings, preparing record drawings, etc.
• Coordinate with building commissioning professionals as required.
• Work with, respond to, and take direction from senior engineers, project managers, managing principals, and operations directors.

Required Skills

• Oral and written communication
• Work planning
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards
• Revit and 3D modeling and coordination of building systems
• Load calculation software such as Trane Trace 700 or IES
• Microsoft product suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint)
• Construction Document creation and organization
• Division 22 and 23 specification writing
• HVAC controls
• Understanding of the construction process
• Understanding of Architectural, Structural, and Electrical design for coordination purposes
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and documentation procedures
• Ability to present to groups
• Commitment to continuing education and skill growth
• Commitment to helping with the growth of less experienced teammates

Required Experience

• Must have graduated from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Architectural Engineering (Mechanical engineering focus)
• Architectural Engineering Technology (Mechanical engineering focus)
• Professional Engineer licensure is required.
• Active membership in NSPE, ASHRAE, ASPE or other related professional organizations is desirable.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience designing HVAC systems for buildings.
• This job description represents the minimum required level of ability and experience. Professionals with more experience (i.e. Senior Mechanical Engineers) are encouraged to apply. All new hires will be titled according to their experience and abilities, regardless of the position they applied for.

At JMT, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. JMT offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a JMT office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. While most of our work is desk-based, there may be times when standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight are required. Our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication
• Work planning
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards
• Revit and 3D modeling and coordination of building systems
• Load calculation software such as Trane Trace 700 or IES
• Microsoft product suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint)
• Construction Document creation and organization
• Division 22 and 23 specification writing
• HVAC controls
• Understanding of the construction process
• Understanding of Architectural, Structural, and Electrical design for coordination purposes
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and documentation procedures
• Ability to present to groups
• Commitment to continuing education and skill growth
• Commitment to helping with the growth of less experienced teammates