Mechanical Engineer

Company Description For more than 70 years, Thompson Consulting Engineers has been designing the systems that power buildings and strengthen communities throughout Virginia. Our team works on a diverse portfolio of K-12, higher education, municipal, commercial, and public safety projects, partnering with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver innovative mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology engineering solutions. We believe our people are our greatest asset, providing opportunities to collaborate, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on every project. If you're looking to build your career with a firm committed to technical excellence and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you. Visit www.tceva.com to learn more.

Role Description The Mechanical Engineer is a full-time, hybrid position based in our Richmond office. In this role, you will design and coordinate mechanical systems for a diverse range of K-12, higher education, municipal, commercial, and public safety projects. Responsibilities include developing HVAC and mechanical system layouts, performing engineering calculations, sizing equipment and ductwork, and preparing construction drawings and specifications. You will collaborate closely with electrical, plumbing, and structural engineers, as well as architects, contractors, and clients, to deliver innovative, code-compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions. Additional responsibilities include participating in project coordination meetings, conducting site visits, reviewing submittals, supporting construction administration, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of mechanical engineering design (specifically HVAC engineering and design), including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
• Manage mechanical or the mechanical portion of projects, and working with assigned project managers, to meet client’s budget, contract fees, goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensuring compliance with quality control policies and procedures and providing QC reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Preparing accurate and complete mechanical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents.
• Providing and supervising mechanical support services during the bidding process, i.e., preparing addenda, amendments, open bids, tabulate bids, etc.
• Performing and supervising mechanical construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings, preparing as-builts, etc.
• Preparing commissioning proposals (scope and fee), commissioning plans and reports.
• Conducting project reviews as part of commissioning.
• Preparing and witnessing Prefunctional Checks (PCs) and Functional Performance Tests (FPTs).
• Preparing Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in the K-12, office, commercial, retail, data center, municipal and government markets.
• Proficiency in the latest versions of AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license in the state of Virginia
• LEED Accreditation preferred
• Ability to work with limited direction and be able to take direction from various departments and levels.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• This position requires design and construction administration experience in the K-12, office, commercial, retail, data center, and municipal government markets 
• Strong leadership capabilities 
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills 
• A commitment to respond to clients at the highest levels. 

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan and an optional hybrid work from home schedule. The salary range for this position is $85,000–$118,000, depending on experience and qualifications. If you are an organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for construction, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.