Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA

IMEG; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Fairfax, VA to gain hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience under mentorship. You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection for education and government projects, aligning with energy-efficient design goals.

This entry-level role emphasizes training, growth, and exposure to practical building systems through IMEG projects and client interactions, with up to

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts for technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills in thermo dynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics for building systems.
• Knowledge of engineering software including HVAC load calculation tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for vertical building projects.
• Create designs, specifications, and calculations per code and IMEG standards.
• Support engineering analysis and oversight of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to support consulting projects.
• Assist in project planning and scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Document design decisions and client instructions while tracking progress.
• Analyze simple engineering tasks and develop practical solutions with senior staff.
• Interact with clients to gather requirements and convey technical information.
• Participate in IMEG quality control to meet standards and client requirements.
• Work within project budgets with cross-functional teams to meet goals.

Skills

EIT

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Thermal analysis

Fluid mechanics

Communications

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC load software

BIM

Job description

Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA

100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Fairfax, VA. This entry-level role offers hands‑on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will assist in the engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams, support projects within budget, and help deliver solutions that meet project goals and client expectations for education and government clients. The role also offers exposure to practical building‑systems work while advancing high‑performance, energy‑efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Fairfax, VA

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Education and Government

Ownership: 100% employee‑owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 5%

Work Schedule: Full‑time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for vertical building projects.

• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools according to code requirements and IMEG standards.

• Support engineering analysis and implementation oversight of mechanical systems.

• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects.

• Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to help meet project deadlines and objectives.

• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.

• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.

• Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build professional relationships.

• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to help ensure designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.

• Work within the project’s monetary budget and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and help identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings

• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.

• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Service mix is centered on higher education and public‑sector work, with repeated MEP and fire protection support for campus renovations, labs, data‑center‑type spaces, athletic facilities, and utility or infrastructure upgrades. Electrical appears often as a lead discipline, though many projects carry full mechanical‑electrical‑plumbing scope.

• They also support healthcare, libraries, generators, controls, accessibility, and study‑heavy infrastructure work, especially in public and campus settings. Overall, the portfolio suggests a team that is especially strong in education‑and‑government renovations, technical spaces, and infrastructure refreshes.

• Recent work includes University at Buffalo (SUNY) / Buffalo, NY / Renovate Computing Center for Science, Education; Dormitory Authority State Of New York - Albany / Albany, NY / Hutchings PC Boiler Rpl. Bldg 5,6,15,17, Government (City/County/State); and SUNY - Potsdam / Potsdam, NY / SUNY Potsdam Maxcy Hall Ceilings, Education.

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