Mechanical Project Designer | Columbia, SC
IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Project Designer in Columbia, SC, to support the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical building systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design and analysis while coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver code-compliant solutions. You’ll also support project planning efforts—including budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and construction administration—as needed.
Principal Responsibilities
Design and analyze mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection
Prepare and coordinate design documents (drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations) in alignment with project requirements and applicable codes
Select and evaluate equipment and system solutions appropriate to the project scope and performance goals
Coordinate with internal disciplines and external partners to support integrated project delivery
Communicate with clients and project stakeholders to support requirements gathering, design development, and issue resolution
Support project planning activities such as budgeting, scheduling, and work planning to help meet project deliverables
Perform quality control checks and support review/coordination of documents prior to issue
Provide construction administration support, including responses to RFIs/submittals and incorporation of design revisions
Conduct site observations as required and document field findings and follow-up actions
Assist with mentoring/training and day-to-day technical support for project team members, as applicable
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–6 years of experience;
OR
an associate degree and/or BIM certificate with 9–10 years of experience
Technical analysis capability and strong attention to detail
Proficiency with design software and BIM workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients and project teams
Ability to mentor/support others as needed
Ability to travel up to 15%
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Why Join Us IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.
Mechanical Team Highlights
IMEG’s mechanical engineers design HVAC systems, central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions
The mechanical team supports occupant comfort, superior indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption through lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices
IMEG’s mechanical designs aim to “reach beyond the status quo” to deliver innovative, high-performance systems
IMEG’s team has earned multiple international ASHRAE Technology Awards for energy-efficient HVAC designs
Locations available:
Columbia, SC
Apply today to help deliver high-performance, code-compliant mechanical systems that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
