Mechanical Engineer, MEP Design for Mission-Critical

CM Mission Critical Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-paced, technically driven team. You will produce highly detailed construction drawings and perform complex calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for mission-critical projects.

The role requires strong analytical capability, excellent communication, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in highly technical market sectors (data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, or industrial).
• E.I.T. certification preferred but not required; PE licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines.
• Designs HVAC systems for technical environments.
• Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping.
• Supports fire protection and controls design.
• Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with standards.
• Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews sizing criteria.
• Performs engineering studies (load calculations, CFD, duct/pipe sizing).
• Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure project success.
• Communicates project goals and schedules to teams and partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Organization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam

Trace 3D Plus

Pipe‑Flo

Hands Down Psychrometrics

CFD software (FloEFD, TileFlow, 6Sigma, Star CCM)

Job description

CM Mission Critical Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our fast-paced, technically driven team. You will produce highly detailed construction drawings and perform complex calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for mission-critical projects.

The role requires strong analytical capability, excellent communication, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external partners.