Mechanical Design Engineer

Ballinger•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ballinger, an Architecture Engineering Firm, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing, and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve. This role is based in Philadelphia, PA- on-site three (3) days a week. This is an entry-level opportunity. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will analyze and design building infrastructure and HVAC systems. You will be teamed with a senior engineer(s) who will guide and teach the fundamentals of cooling, chilled water, steam, hot water, air handling and automated control design as you prepare mechanical drawings, perform field surveys, and simulate building energy use via modeling software.

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering relevant to the particular field of practice or equivalent as determined by the firm.
Working knowledge and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

Experience in the industry as an entry-level design engineer, Co-Op or Intern is preferred
Thorough understanding of discipline’s drawing and graphic standards, adherence to standards for quality and consistency in Ballinger’s product
Strong interpersonal skills, specifically communication, dependability, responsibility, and teamwork
Coordination skills, specifically communication, organization, time management, and adaptability
EIT preferred

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing and improving mechanical components, products and systems for clients, including researching new technologies and their application.
Preparing technical drawings and specifications for mechanical systems to ensure that their installation and operation conform to specifications, codes, standards and client requirements.
Overseeing construction administration efforts to ensure installation and function complies with construction documentation.
Analyzing system options, cost analysis, and design using analytical tools such as energy simulation models.
Produce specification sections and Statement of Special Inspections and interface with specifications staff on assigned projects.
Produce field site visit reports
Draft/model documents.
Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through active engagement with project teams and leadership.
Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.