Mechanical Project Designer | Charlotte, NC

Job Overview

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Project Designer in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, high complexity work, providing engineering solutions and advice to clients. This position focuses on the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for the vertical building industry.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Discipline: Mechanical

Markets: Housing and multifamily;
Commercial and retail

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 10%

Work Schedule: Full‑time in office

Sponsorship: Not available

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations to code requirements and IMEG standards using engineering software and tools.
• Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build and maintain client relationships.
• Support consulting projects as part of a project team, leading project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring design progress related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Provide in‑process design reviews of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure designs meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems, seek advice from the Project Manager, and oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.

or

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred.
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications.
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics relating to mechanical design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency in the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups.
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays.

• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.

• Employee ownership (ESOP) with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year‑end profit sharing.
• IDEA Program: a firm‑wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon‑reduction technology.
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a…