Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Role

This is an entry-level opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA, with a hybrid work schedule (on-site three days a week).

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and improving mechanical components, products, and systems, including researching new technologies and their applications.
• Preparing technical drawings and specifications for mechanical systems to ensure conformance with specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Overseeing construction administration efforts to ensure installation and function comply with construction documentation.
• Analyzing system options and performing cost analysis using analytical tools such as energy simulation models.
• Producing specification sections and Statements of Special Inspections, and interfacing with specifications staff.
• Producing field site visit reports and drafting/modeling documents.
• Developing knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (healthcare, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams.
• Traveling as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.
• Analyzing and designing building infrastructure and HVAC systems.
• Working with senior engineers to understand fundamentals of cooling, chilled water, steam, hot water, air handling, and automated control design.
• Preparing mechanical drawings.
• Performing field surveys.
• Simulating building energy use via modeling software.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• EIT preferred.
• Excel, Word, and analysis software proficiency.

Qualifications

• Superb analytical, communication, and production skills.
• Ability to perform well in a design environment.
• Thorough understanding of discipline’s drawing and graphic standards, and adherence to standards for quality and consistency.
• Strong interpersonal skills, specifically communication, dependability, responsibility, and teamwork.
• Coordination skills, specifically communication, organization, time management, and adaptability.
• Experience in the industry as an entry-level design engineer, Co-Op or Intern is preferred.