Mechanical Engineer; HVAC & Plumbing

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison‑Maierle is a 100% employee‑owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high‑quality results grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)
Job status: Exempt‑salaried
Location: Boise,  (Relocation assistance provided)

Our total rewards package supports you at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee‑owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well‑being.

• $80,000–$115,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 90% company‑paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

Since 1945, our longstanding engineering legacy as a 100% employee‑owned company ensures safety, security, and growth for you. We create solutions that build better communities. We are a client‑ and people‑focused culture that allows us to thrive as a top 500 engineering firm thanks to our unified team, diverse strengths, and individual contributions. Join us as a Mechanical Engineer within our Buildings group to be part of this success.

In this role, you will thrive with a variety of engineering project opportunities. The Mechanical Engineer applies mechanical engineering concepts to building systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Interpreting architectural design plans and researching appropriate HVAC and plumbing systems to fit the scope of the project.
• Designing the heating, cooling, and plumbing systems to integrate and support the architectural building plan.
• Applying mechanical engineering principles such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and structural analysis principles within design work.
• Understanding different engineering disciplines within the project and how the mechanical engineering piece will impact other design elements.
• Leveraging engineering design software to draft plans, drawings, and models.
• Incorporating the appropriate equipment to support the building’s HVAC and plumbing needs.
• Creatively finding ways to design engineering projects in challenging spaces.
• In partnership with the operations manager, developing new client business and winning new project work at times.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Minimum of 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience with HVAC & plumbing design in a range of building applications
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) professional licensure required
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred or willingness to obtain soon after hire
• Proficiency with RevIT engineering design software
• Project management experience leading tasks or projects
  
  In‑depth knowledge of HVAC systems
• Familiarity with basic plumbing and electrical systems
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record required for periodic travel

At Morrison‑Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we are a 100% employee‑owned, Engineering News‑Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose‑driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison‑Maierle is committed to diversity and inclusion, supported by compliance as an EEOC employer that ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected class status.