Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Jacksonville, FL
This entry-level Mechanical Engineering role at Confidential Client in Jacksonville, FL offers new graduates hands-on experience designing and analyzing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for healthcare and MEP projects. The position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, client interaction, and adherence to energy-efficient design standards, supported by mentorship and professional development in a hybrid work environment.
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, Graduate Mechanical Engineering / MEP (Healthcare) Consulting.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
This listing is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities. Our client is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Jacksonville, FL to join an MEP/Healthcare consulting team. This is an entry-level, full-time hybrid role (contractor classification also listed) focused on hands-on HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design, analysis, and project execution with day-one mentorship and career development.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems using industry tools and software, producing specifications, calculations, and code-compliant documents.
- Support project execution as a member of project teams — help with planning, scheduling, documentation, and quality control.
- Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and relay technical information professionally.
- Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and propose practical, code-compliant solutions in collaboration with senior engineers.
- Contribute to energy-efficient, high-performance design goals aligned with industry initiatives (e.g., MEP2050, AIA2030).
- Participate in firm quality control and safety processes to ensure deliverables meet client and regulatory expectations.
- Learn and apply emerging best practices, tools, and BIM workflows to support integrated project delivery.
What You’ll Bring
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
Required skills & abilities
- Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design concepts, calculations, and documentation.
- Understanding of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as applied to building systems.
- Experience with HVAC load calculation software and other standard engineering tools.
- Basic familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and adaptability.
- Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays.
Preferred
- Prior internship experience in building design consulting.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Physical requirements
- Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift up to 25 pounds. May occasionally drive or perform other light physical activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided where appropriate.
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: $75,000 - $78,000 per year.
- Work schedule: Full-time, hybrid.
- Travel: Up to 5%.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this role.
Why Work with Our Client
Our client emphasizes mentorship, structured learning, and employee ownership culture. Typical benefits and professional development highlights include:
- Structured new-graduate development program and assigned mentor from day one.
- Pathways for licensing support (EIT → PE) and exam prep.
- Innovation programs and internal tools (AI/BIM support) to accelerate productivity.
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision starting day one, wellness credits, and paid time off.
- Employee ownership / profit sharing and tuition assistance available per company policy.
(Actual benefits and program names will be provided by the hiring organization during the interview process.)
Additional Information & Compliance
This position will be filled by the Confidential Client. Applicants should be able to legally work in the U.S.; the Confidential Client does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opening. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations during the hiring process.
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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