Associate Mechanical Engineer - Cary, NC

EAD Management Services Inc•Cary, NC

About The Position

EAD Management Services is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to support projects in industrial and processing facilities. The role independently executes mechanical engineering design, equipment specification, facility layout, utility system design, and multidisciplinary coordination. It applies sound engineering judgment to develop safe, reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions while expanding technical expertise, client relationships, and project leadership capabilities. Projects serve industrial manufacturing facilities, including food, pharmaceutical, and parcel operations, and vary in size and complexity. The position includes design and analysis work, field activities, coordination with clients and project teams, technical reviews, cost estimating, and construction-phase support. The work may take place in an office, plant, or client-site environment and requires travel and field work. Periodic weekend, holiday, or evening work may be needed.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Approximately 3 or more years of mechanical engineering or design experience in industrial, processing, institutional, or commercial facilities.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or commitment to obtain PE licensure within 18 months of employment.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, mechanical codes, plumbing codes, and NFPA standards.
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment specification and industrial facility design.
Experience with HVAC, heat transfer, utility piping, process piping, and/or plumbing systems.
Ability to apply engineering judgment, troubleshoot technical and operational problems, and develop practical solutions within project constraints.
Ability to develop accurate calculations, specifications, layouts, and technical documentation with limited supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including setting priorities and meeting project deadlines and budgets while managing multiple assignments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, vendors, construction personnel, and in-house staff.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, quality, and follow-through.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and mechanical design software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Possess and be able to maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience specifying mechanical equipment for industrial or commercial projects.
Experience with food and beverage, life sciences, specialty chemical, consumer goods, or parcel and logistics facilities.
Experience supporting construction administration, field coordination, or commissioning activities.
Experience developing conceptual cost estimates and engineering proposals.
Experience leading a small project, work package, or multidisciplinary design coordination effort.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct independent mechanical engineering work requiring judgment in evaluating, selecting, applying, and adapting engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Prepare and modify specifications, calculations, equipment layouts, piping layouts, sketches, and construction documentation in accordance with applicable codes, accepted engineering practices, project requirements, and EAD standards.
Develop constructable mechanical designs for industrial facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, utility, and process piping systems.
Specify process and mechanical equipment, including tanks, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems, dust collection equipment, and related utilities.
Perform equipment sizing, piping and utility calculations, pressure drop calculations, heat-transfer calculations, and other mechanical design analyses.
Perform field activities, including observing and documenting existing conditions, taking and verifying measurements, and coordinating design requirements within active facilities.
Prepare conceptual layouts, design sketches, and technical direction for Designers and Drafters to incorporate into project drawings.
Research design alternatives, coordinate with equipment vendors, evaluate technical information, and document recommendations for the project team and client.
Coordinate mechanical design with clients, vendors, construction administrators, and multidisciplinary project teams; document decisions and complete assigned action items.
Perform and document technical design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination reviews to support accurate, complete, and constructable deliverables.
Develop conceptual construction cost estimates and provide technical input for proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Lead assigned small-scope mechanical projects or discrete work packages, coordinating scope, schedule, budgeted hours, quality, and technical deliverables.
Manage and prioritize multiple assignments to achieve project results within cost and schedule constraints.
Support construction-phase activities by responding to technical questions, reviewing submittals, and observing installation for conformance with design intent, local regulations, and project requirements.
Participate in discipline-specific and company-wide business development activities.
Adhere to EAD safety standards, practices, and project protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.