Mechanical Associate I (HVAC/Plumbing)

Location: Hybrid position based in the Moon Township, Pennsylvania office, United States; occasional travel for site visits, field investigations, or project coordination.

Salary: $70,000–$82,500 per year.

Company

Engineering and consulting services provider delivering design, planning, construction, and program management for infrastructure, transportation, aviation, commercial, and public-sector projects.

What you will do

• Support mechanical and plumbing design for new and existing facilities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, and related building-system calculations, including equipment sizing and system selection.
• Prepare construction drawings, design narratives, technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and load or energy modeling software.
• Apply building, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes and standards to assigned work.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, clients, and contractors to support integrated and constructable designs.
• Incorporate redlines and review comments while supporting project budgets, schedules, quality control, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
• Strong interest in building-systems design and applying engineering principles to real-world projects.
• Problem-solving ability, self-motivation, willingness to learn, strong organization, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and/or obtained Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Internship, co-op, academic, or project experience in HVAC, plumbing, or building-systems design.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane TRACE 700, TRACE 3D, or similar load-calculation and modeling software.
• Exposure to both mechanical and plumbing systems design.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedule supporting collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, HSA, FSA, life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off, commuter and wellness benefits, and professional and personal development opportunities.
• Occasional travel may be required for project support.