What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at Silverspace Inc?
Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer – Mission Critical / Data Centers
Locations: Baltimore, MD | Norfolk, VA
Experience: 3–5 years
Compensation: Approximately $90K–$120K, depending on experience and licensure
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Mechanical Designer or Mechanical Engineer with approximately 3–5 years of experience to join a growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience working on mission-critical facilities, data centers, or other technically complex building projects.
This opportunity is open to candidates from either a mechanical design or mechanical engineering background, provided they have strong building mechanical/HVAC experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical/HVAC systems for building projects, particularly mission-critical and data center facilities.
- Prepare engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, and technical calculations.
- Assist with HVAC system selection, equipment sizing, load calculations, and system layouts.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical, structural, plumbing, and other disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, architects, and engineering teams.
- Support BIM/Revit coordination and multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other project documentation.
- Apply applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and engineering practices.
- Assist with site visits, field investigations, construction administration, and troubleshooting.
- Support senior engineers and project managers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
- Perform quality control to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated, and constructible.
Ideal Candidate
- 3–5 years of experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical design.
- Experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare, industrial, or complex commercial buildings.
- Strong understanding of HVAC and building mechanical systems.
- Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and applicable building codes.
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills.
- Mechanical PE license is a plus and may impact compensation.
- EIT or progress toward PE is also a plus.
Compensation & Location
The anticipated salary range is $90,000–$120,000, depending on experience, technical background, and professional licensure.
Salary : $90 - $120