About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer I to join their MEP consulting and engineering services team in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for recent mechanical engineering graduates to begin a career in building systems design with structured mentorship through an Engineer Development/Training (EDT) program and exposure to real-world projects.

Location: Dallas, TX (telecommute/remote options available)

Employment type: Full-time

Pay range: $65,168 — $92,751 USD (company-wide range provided)

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What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer I you will support senior engineers and project teams on HVAC and mechanical systems design for a variety of building projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Create basic mechanical designs under the direction of senior staff
• Produce CAD and Revit drafting and begin to apply company drawing standards
• Coordinate mechanical designs with other trades (architectural, electrical, plumbing, vertical transportation)
• Support design work for new installations, retrofits, replacements, and upgrades
• Assist with field investigations and attend construction coordination meetings
• Take ownership for accuracy and timeliness of assigned deliverables
• Participate in company training and the EDT program to accelerate technical and professional development

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Who You Are / Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a recent mechanical engineering graduate who is eager to learn, collaborative, and ready to develop technical skills on the job.

Required / preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university — graduation date of Winter 2026, Spring 2027, or Summer 2027
• Prior engineering internship is a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD MEP (latest version); Revit experience is a plus
• Comfortable with design/calculation tools and MS Office Suite
• E.I.T. or FE certification strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn from mentors

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Benefits & Development

Confidential Client offers a benefits package and development opportunities designed to help you grow into a technical expert and future business leader:

• Robust medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Employee resource groups and mentoring
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Transit/parking stipend
• Half-day work-from-home Fridays year-round
• Access to an Engineer Development/Training (EDT) program for accelerated learning and mentorship

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Why this role matters

This role provides hands-on experience on building systems projects and a chance to learn from experienced engineers. If you want to build a career in MEP design, develop practical Revit/CAD skills, and participate in a structured training program, this position at Confidential Client is an excellent next step.

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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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