Project Engineer - Mechanical (Early Career)

Genesis AEC • Medford, MA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis AEC is seeking an early-career Mechanical Project Engineer to support a team of mechanical engineers and designers in delivering high-quality designs for technically challenging life sciences projects. The role offers exposure to complex projects, along with resources, support, training, and opportunities for professional growth.

The engineer will contribute to HVAC and central utility system design, engineering calculations, field surveys, infrastructure assessments, planning, and coordination with project stakeholders. The position also supports equipment specifications and reviews, construction responses and field observations, and instrumentation and control design for mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; relevant co-op and internship experience will be considered.
• Interest and aptitude in solving complex engineering problems.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.
• Team orientation and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work from the office 4–5 days per week initially.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with computerized HVAC load calculation and energy software.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life science, or laboratory industries.
• FE certification and a pathway toward PE licensure.
• Interest in high-profile, technically challenging work.
• Experience working for engineering firms and/or industrial corporations.
• Desire to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations, including HVAC load calculations, fan static pressure analysis, hydraulic calculations and modeling, and isometric analyses.
• Perform field surveys and assist with HVAC and central utility system layout and design in coordination with the Lead Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Designers.
• Coordinate engineering and design requirements with engineers from other disciplines, architects, client representatives, facility operations personnel, and contractors.
• Assist the Lead Mechanical Engineer with facility infrastructure assessments, infrastructure and utility master planning, and code and energy evaluations.
• Develop airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, zoning plans, and classification plans.
• Learn to develop equipment specifications based on company standards and client and equipment vendor requirements.
• Assist the Lead Mechanical Engineer with reviewing equipment submittals and shop drawings, responding to contractor RFIs, and creating punch lists based on field observations.
• Assist the Lead Mechanical Engineer and Chief Automation Engineer with developing instrumentation and control design for mechanical systems.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility, including 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and 4-hour Fridays year-round, adaptable daily hours, and a hybrid in-office and work-from-home work week.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance plans, with two-thirds of premiums and deductible paid by the company.
• Competitive 401(k) match program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• A $1,000 award for presenting or publishing technical expertise.
• Company-paid training opportunities.
• A 5% salary increase for earning a professional license.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level