Entry Level Energy/Mechanical Engineer

Arcadis • Syracuse, NY

20d

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry Level Energy/Mechanical Engineer to support our growing energy group. This position can be based in any location in New York State. The role will help grow and deliver engineering design, energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, commissioning, renewable generation and other clean energy and energy-related projects throughout the U.S., but will be primarily focused in the Northeast U.S. At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future. One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you. We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions in solving problems for our clients. Collaborating with our experienced professionals, you will support the development of projects; interact and work with clients and develop your technical capabilities.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a robust work ethic.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are essential, along with the capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take ownership of tasks, with a flexible approach to new assignments and challenges.
• A solid understanding of engineering concepts related to building and mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and clean energy technologies is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is expected
• Willingness to participate in a combination of office work, field assignments, and travel is preferred.
• 0-2 years of prior work or internship experience in consulting engineering or other business working in the MEP or clean energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Energy Engineering, or a related technical degree with proven work experience.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of building control, power, and lighting systems is a plus.
• familiarity with AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution & delivery focused primarily on HVAC and plumbing design of systems identified through energy audits to support facility- or enterprise-wide decarbonization strategies (e.g. energy-efficiency, building/fleet electrification, and behind-the-meter/net metered distributed renewable generation).
• Support to review building and energy codes, perform load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, systems evaluation, HVAC design and specifications, capable of working with AutoCAD or Revit for project drawings.
• Support commissioning and construction management of energy efficiency projects to ensure systems are designed, installed and operated to the owner’s project requirements and building codes
• Gather information; evaluate, analyze, and support visualization of energy use data; complete energy efficiency, distributed generation, and alternative energy calculations; complete building and system modeling; complete technical and financial calculations.
• Perform or oversee engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations to support execution and delivery of feasibility studies, energy audits, sustainability plans, and detailed designs.
• Support or coordinate field activities associated with clean energy projects including energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, and measurement and verification.
• Support or coordinate field activities and construction management associated with clean energy projects including energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, measurement and verification, and other on-site construction support.
• Correspond with task managers, project managers, project teams, and clients.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $ 49,390 - $ 79,023 / per year . Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees