Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA

Mechanical Engineering New Graduate

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Fairfax, VA. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will assist in the engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, support projects within budget, and help deliver solutions that meet project goals and client expectations for education and government clients. The role also offers exposure to practical building-systems work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for vertical building projects.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Support engineering analysis and implementation oversight of mechanical systems.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects.
• Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to help meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build professional relationships.
• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to help ensure designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and help identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings
• Knowledge 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 learn and adapt to new challenges
• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

About the Team

• Service mix is centered on higher education and public-sector work, with repeated MEP and fire protection support for campus renovations, labs, data-center-type spaces, athletic facilities, and utility or infrastructure upgrades. Electrical appears often as a lead discipline, though many projects carry full…