Mechanical Engineering Associate – HVAC/Building Systems

Farnsworth Group•Phoenix, AZ

10h

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Associate to support the design and documentation of mechanical systems for healthcare, commercial, industrial, government, and educational facilities. The role assists with HVAC, plumbing, and other building mechanical systems and supports project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. It includes coordination with other disciplines, site visits and field verification, construction administration support, permit and construction document preparation, and use of engineering software and BIM tools. The associate will develop technical knowledge by working with experienced mechanical engineers and project teams. Farnsworth Group describes itself as a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm with more than 650 professionals across 24 offices. The company highlights a supportive culture focused on employee growth, work-life balance, collaboration, and meaningful contributions to clients and communities. Its Great Place to Work certification is based on annual employee surveys. This is a full-time regular employee role. A hybrid work program may be available for eligible roles; applicants should ask their recruiter whether this position qualifies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Typically, 1–5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering.
Exposure to HVAC and building systems design.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Basic understanding of applicable codes, standards, and design practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with healthcare, commercial, industrial, government, or educational facility projects.
Familiarity with load calculations, equipment selection, and system sizing.
Exposure to energy-efficient design concepts and sustainability goals.
EIT certification or progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems.
Support preparation of drawings, calculations, specifications, and other project deliverables.
Help coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction administration support.
Contribute to permit and construction document preparation.
Use engineering software and BIM tools to support the design process.
Build technical knowledge by working with experienced mechanical engineers and project teams.