Mechanical Engineer - PE

BW Design Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Mechanical Engineer – P.E. to join their team. This full-time position requires a minimum of eight years in mechanical design, focusing on systems such as HVAC and plumbing. The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams to solve challenging problems and be involved in significant projects impacting various industries. Competitive salary range is $100,000 – $150,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in mechanical design on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience in mechanical design for food, beverage, or dairy industries preferred.
• Proficiency in advanced mechanical system design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and process systems.
• Complete calculations, oversee design and handle equipment sizing.
• Inspect installations and perform site audits.

Skills

Mechanical system analysis

Mechanical system design

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – PE at BW Design Group

Apply to join BW Design Group as a Mechanical Engineer – P.E. in one of our 45 U.S. offices. You’ll work within teams and directly with clients to shape projects that impact the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business, empowered to make an impact, and supported on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant.

When you join Design Group as a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., you will join a team that challenges you and positions you for growth. You’ll work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You’ll be part of our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject‑matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Design mechanical systems including water, chilled water, HVAC, wastewater, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam, hot water, compressed air, and plumbing for manufacturing, distribution, and industrial and commercial facilities
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams and interface with on‑site project teams
• Complete calculations, develop specifications, and oversee mechanical design
• Handle equipment sizing, hydronic piping system design and selection of mechanical equipment in collaboration with vendors
• Inspect installations and perform site audits
• Seal engineering documents
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with clients and team members

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of eight years of experience executing mechanical design on multi‑disciplinary projects
• Ability to complete mechanical system analysis, sizing, design, and report writing
• Experience in the mechanical design elements of manufacturing and distribution facilities for the food, beverage, dairy, or consumer products industries (preferred)
• Experience in the design of advanced technologies, life sciences, or facility/building mechanical systems including HVAC (air handling units, chemical and laminar fume hoods, unit heaters/coolers), water, chilled water/glycol, wastewater, cold/warm rooms, clean rooms, cooling towers/condensers, boiler/steam/condensate, hot water, hydronic, compressed gases, or waste/drain (preferred)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Revit experience (preferred)
• Experience in refrigeration system design (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact successfully with team members and clients
• Willingness to relocate to the local area (relocation assistance is for qualified applicants)
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company‑sponsored meetings, trainings, industry‑related seminars, forums, and conventions
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 – $150,000. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Our culture and commitment to our people sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our entrepreneurial mindset offers a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Mechanical Engineer, P.E., you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with support of professional development resources and mentorship, including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Mechanical Engineer, P.E. but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.