What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at R.E. Dimond and Associates?
Join R.E. Dimond: Engineering with Purpose
Feeling stuck in your current role? Wondering if there’s a place where your ideas and effort will truly make an impact?
At R.E. Dimond and Associates, we understand how discouraging it is when your skills aren’t fully recognized or put to use. That’s not us - we value your contribution and give you opportunities to grow.
We Provide the Solution
- Your engineering degree is the foundation - everything else, you’ll build with us..
- Hands-on projects. You’ll design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunications systems that power schools, universities, healthcare, and commercial facilities across Indiana and beyond.
- Collaboration and mentorship. Our team of 30 professionals works closely across disciplines, ensuring you’re supported by experienced mentors while developing and contributing your own expertise.
- Room for passions. Whether your interests are sustainability, renewable energy, technology systems, or community spaces, we have projects that align with your professional and personal goals.
Why It Matters to You
At R.E. Dimond, your work directly shapes how people live, learn, and connect. We believe that engineering is more than calculations - it’s creating environments that make life better.
Joining us means:
- Being part of a trusted firm known for building long-term relationships with clients
- Contributing to projects that matter in your community
- Growing your career with real responsibility and recognition
- Working in a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and balance
Your career should satisfy. At R.E. Dimond, it will.
Apply today and start building a future where your engineering talent makes a real difference.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Mechanical engineer applies Mechanical theory to design and specify HVAC systems and system processes, completes energy code compliance documentation and energy analysis as required, participates in coordination meetings with design team members and clients, corresponds with vendors and contractors, performs site surveys, observes construction projects, edits specifications, and reviews submittals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable of HVAC systems and RE Dimond Specifications
- Coordinate clearances and fit for all MEPT systems.
- Calculate HVAC load estimates for various spaces, building, and processes.
- Conduct site surveys and prepare reports and studies.
- Prepare construction cost estimates.
- Design air distribution systems.
- Ductwork design, layout, and sizing.
- Grille, registers, and diffuser selections.
- Central air handling unit, and terminal unit selections.
- Design hydronic, steam and refrigeration systems.
- Piping design, layout, and sizing.
- Central plant and equipment selections.
- Design and specify building automation control systems.
- Complete continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
- Proficient using Codes and Standards (International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, ASHRAE, NFPA).
- Proficient or actively learning REVIT.
Qualifications
Mechanical Engineer I:
- Graduate of an ABET accredited engineering program or Engineer Intern license.
Mechanical Engineer II:
- Professional Engineer license.
Mechanical Engineer III:
- Professional Engineer license
- 10 years verifiable work experience.
Working Conditions
- Generally, work is in a typical office environment.
- Travel to client meetings is required.
- Travel to project sites and the ability to document existing conditions is required.
- Travel to construction sites and the ability to observe and document construction progress is required.
- Compliance with client and job site superintendent safety protocol is required.
- Hard hats, safety toe shoes, hi-visibility vest, ear and eye protection are sometimes required to be used.
- Some evening and weekend work is required.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
Direct Reports
- Mechanical Designers
- Production