Mechanical Engineering Associate

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate to support design of industrial, mission-critical, and healthcare projects in the Facilities Engineering Solution Center in Nashville.

Collaborate with project teams to deliver comprehensive design documents and perform HVAC calculations. With guidance from senior engineers, you will design HVAC ductwork and piping systems, and prepare 3D models and 2D biddable plans using engineering software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• At least 1 year of experience, preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related manuals and documents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal/communication and teamworking skills.
• Experience in building design/construction or related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team members and client representatives to provide a comprehensive set of project design documents.
• Perform building heating and cooling loads using Trane or Carrier load calculation software.
• Design building HVAC ductwork and piping systems with guidance from senior engineers; prepare engineering calculations and construction documents.
• Assist in the analysis or preparation of engineering reports, specifications, plans, and designs for projects.
• Complete discrete engineering design tasks in HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and fire protection system design as assigned by senior staff.
• Perform routine manual calculations to support piping and duct system designs; calculate pressure drops and select pumps and fans.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, structural, and electrical engineers for detailed designs.
• Participate in project site visits to verify conditions or observe construction activities.
• Participate in Construction Administration by reviewing submittals and responding to RFI from contractors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE Exam Passed

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

What We're Looking For:

Barge Design Solutions is currently seeking to fill the position of Mechanical Engineering Associate to support the design of industrial, mission‑critical, and healthcare projects in the Facilities Engineering Solution Center.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project team members and client representatives to provide a comprehensive set of project design documents.
• Perform building heating and cooling loads using Trane or Carrier load calculation software.
• With guidance from senior engineers, design building HVAC ductwork and piping systems. Prepare engineering calculations and construction documents using computer‑assisted engineering software and building modeling software to generate 3D models and biddable 2D plans.
• Assists in the analysis or preparation of engineering reports, specifications, plans, and designs for projects.
• Completes discrete engineering design tasks in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, and fire protection system design as assigned by senior staff.
• Performs routine manual calculations to support piping and duct system designs for building mechanical systems. Design tasks include calculation of pressure drop for pipe or duct sizing and the subsequent selection of fluid pumps and fans.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including civil, architectural, structural, and electrical engineering to complete detailed, quality designs.
• Participates in project site visits with other project team members as needed to verify existing conditions or to observe construction activities.
• Participates in Construction Administration of projects by reviewing submittals and assisting engineers in responding to requests for information from contractors.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
• At least 1 year of experience, preferred
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job‑related manuals and documents
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal/communication and teamworking skills
• Experience in building design/construction or related field a plus

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in‑house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee‑owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News‑Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled