About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Support design and development of mechanical components, systems, and building services using Revit.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis (e.g., heat loads, air flows) to validate designs.
• Assist with troubleshooting and optimization of mechanical systems under senior engineer guidance.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation: design specifications, plans, and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional team meetings to ensure requirements are met.
• Contribute to brainstorming and innovation sessions that improve systems and processes.
• Support selection and evaluation of materials, components, and equipment as part of project work.
• Assist with quality control and assurance tasks during development and production.
• Help prepare technical presentations and status updates for project teams.

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Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency with Revit (mechanical modeling and documentation).
  • Fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering principles: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid flow, and materials.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively in teams.
  • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience:
  • Internship, co-op, or relevant project experience is a plus but not required.
• Preferred:
  • Familiarity with industry standards and codes (for example, ASHRAE, IMC).
  • Basic HVAC design knowledge.

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Location & Logistics

• Work location: Roanoke, VA (on-site with typical office and occasional lab or shop work).
• Travel: up to 10% (occasional visits to manufacturing sites or client locations).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Confidential Client will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities as required by law.

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Compensation

• Estimated base pay: $76,445 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, and location-specific factors and will comply with applicable pay transparency laws.

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Why Join

• Early-career engineers receive hands-on mentorship from experienced mechanical and MEP engineers.
• Exposure to a variety of building types and project phases (design, testing, production support).
• Opportunity for professional growth, training, and meaningful project impact at a growing engineering organization (Confidential Client).
• Collaborative, people-first environment that values career development and technical excellence.

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Application & Process Notes

• This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; you will be employed by Confidential Client if hired.
• Candidates can expect an interview process that includes technical and behavioral assessments relevant to mechanical engineering fundamentals and Revit proficiency.
• Confidential Client will evaluate candidates fairly and in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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