New-Grad Mechanical Designer - CAD/BIM & Field-Ready

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in Dearborn, MI, is offering Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities in mechanical design. Under supervision, you will develop construction drawings and specifications for HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection on various building projects.

You will create engineering documents using CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD) and assist with project coordination, field measurements, and submittal reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Prior internship in the building design consulting industry preferred.
• Strong CAD/BIM and drawing/documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calculations and the design of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Create construction drawings using Revit or AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and manage project documentation.
• Perform field measurements and verify drawings for accuracy.
• Review submittals and ensure design compliance.
• Support senior engineers on project tasks.

Skills

BIM (Revit/AutoCAD)

Heat transfer fundamentals

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Trane Trace 3D Plus

Job description

Ghafari Associates in Dearborn, MI, is offering Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities in mechanical design. Under supervision, you will develop construction drawings and specifications for HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection on various building projects.

You will create engineering documents using CAD software (Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD) and assist with project coordination, field measurements, and submittal reviews.