Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical / Data Centers

Locations: Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA

Experience: 3–5 years

Compensation: Approximately $90K–$120K , depending on experience and licensure

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer or Mechanical Engineer with approximately 3–5 years of experience to join a growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience working on mission-critical facilities, data centers, or other technically complex building projects .

This opportunity is open to candidates from either a mechanical design or mechanical engineering background, provided they have strong building mechanical/HVAC experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical/HVAC systems for building projects, particularly mission-critical and data center facilities.
• Prepare engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, and technical calculations .
• Assist with HVAC system selection, equipment sizing, load calculations, and system layouts.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical, structural, plumbing, and other disciplines .
• Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, architects, and engineering teams.
• Support BIM/Revit coordination and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other project documentation.
• Apply applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and engineering practices .
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, construction administration, and troubleshooting.
• Support senior engineers and project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform quality control to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated, and constructible.

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical design.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare, industrial, or complex commercial buildings .
• Strong understanding of HVAC and building mechanical systems .
• Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD .
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and applicable building codes .
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
• Mechanical PE license is a plus and may impact compensation.
• EIT or progress toward PE is also a plus.

Compensation & Location

The anticipated salary range is $90,000–$120,000 , depending on experience, technical background, and professional licensure .