As part of our Midwest Mechanical Team, the Mechanical Associate I will support the planning, design, and construction administration of mechanical and plumbing systems for a variety of federal, state, transportation, aviation, and commercial projects. This role is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate who is ready to begin their engineering career in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. This position is based in Moon Township, PA Office and offers a hybrid, flexible work schedule that supports collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.
Responsibilities:
Support mechanical and plumbing design efforts on one or more projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
Perform engineering calculations for HVAC systems, mechanical piping, plumbing, and related building systems.
Assist with system selection, equipment sizing, and layout development for new and existing facilities.
Support the preparation of construction drawings, design narratives, engineering calculations, and technical reports.
Assist with the development, editing, and coordination of construction specifications and other project documentation.
Use design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and load/energy modeling software to support project delivery.
Apply applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes and standards to assigned tasks.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to support integrated, constructable designs.
Participate in internal project meetings and, as appropriate, client or contractor coordination meetings.
Accurately incorporate redlines, review comments, and quality feedback into project deliverables.
Support assigned work in accordance with project budgets and schedules.
Participate in quality control, technical review, training, and professional development activities.
Travel occasionally, as required, to support site visits, field investigations, or project coordination efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university.
Strong interest in building systems design and applying engineering principles to real-world projects.
Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a team environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications”
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and/or obtained Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to HVAC, plumbing, or building systems design.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane TRACE 700 or TRACE 3D, or similar load calculation/modeling software.
Exposure to the design of both mechanical and plumbing systems.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university
- Strong interest in building systems design and applying engineering principles to real-world projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a team environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- U.S. citizenship
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and/or obtained Engineer-in-Training certification
- Internship, co-op, academic, or project experience related to HVAC, plumbing, or building systems design
- Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Trane TRACE 700, Trane TRACE 3D, or similar load calculation/modeling software
- Exposure to the design of both mechanical and plumbing systems
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
