Mechanical Engineer - Mid-Career

BL Companies; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Mid-Career with 4–7 years of MEP experience to design, develop, and execute MEP projects from concept through completion, in collaboration with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, strong communication, and a drive to expand into project management are essential. This 100% employee-owned firm offers a hybrid work environment that supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in MEP engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Strong technical skills and willingness to develop project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of federal and state codes governing MEP design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of flow diagrams for mechanical systems.
• Perform heat load and static pressure calculations.
• Support in sizing equipment and ductwork to meet project specifications.
• Assist in designing basic one-line risers.
• Support in specifying fire alarm devices.
• Contribute to lighting and control plans, ensuring design standards.
• Help determine power and feeder requirements for mechanical systems.
• Assist in selecting fixtures and components.
• Contribute to pipe sizing and routing for sanitary, storm, gas, and domestic systems.
• Ensure systems have proper venting and service sizing.
• Design risers and planning sprinkler head locations for projects.

Skills

MEP engineering

Technical communication

BIM / Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Mid-Career

BL is expanding and seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to assist in the design, development, and execution of MEP projects from concept through to completion.

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineer - Mid-Career BL is expanding and seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to assist in the design, development, and execution of MEP projects from concept through to completion.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of MEP engineering experience and will support the mechanical aspects of MEP projects, ensuring designs meet industry standards while contributing to high-quality, efficient solutions.

In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to project success while developing your skills and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Systems

• Assist in the development of flow diagrams for mechanical systems


• Perform heat load and static pressure calculations


• Support in sizing equipment and ductwork to meet project specifications

Electrical Systems

• Assist in designing basic one-line risers


• Support in specifying fire alarm devices


• Contribute to lighting and control plans, ensuring compliance with design standards


• Help determine power and feeder requirements for mechanical systems

Plumbing Systems

• Assist in selecting fixtures and components


• Contribute to pipe sizing and routing for sanitary, storm, gas, and domestic systems


• Ensure systems have proper venting and service sizing

Fire Protection

• Support in designing risers and planning sprinkler head locations for projects

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in MEP engineering


• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)


• Strong technical skills and willingness to develop project management abilities


• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Understanding of federal and state codes governing MEP design

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 150 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we offer opportunities to continue in this setting.