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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Tunnel Ventilation Engineer to join a Rail Transit Systems Group. This position provides support for the analysis and design of tunnel ventilation and fire & life safety systems for transit/highway tunnels and other infrastructure across North America. The role emphasizes hands-on training and mentorship, with opportunities to grow to an independent engineering contributor.

Estimated salary (as listed): $99,825 per year (estimated)

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Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of ventilation concepts, strategies and simulations using One Dimensional (1D) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools
• Support determination of tenability and life-safety requirements and associated system designs
• Prepare design criteria, technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
• Perform heating/cooling load calculations, loss calculations and fan/mechanical-room layouts; develop modes-of-operation tables
• Work within multi-disciplinary design teams and support work packages through design and construction phases
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews, commissioning, and preparation of PS&E components
• Support business development and proposal efforts as needed
• Work on projects that may include vehicular and rail tunnels, transit centers, maintenance facilities, parking structures, pump stations, bridges, airports, and industrial process facilities

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Qualifications

• FE credential obtained and actively progressing toward PE licensure
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field with solid understanding of fluid flow and thermodynamics
• Experience preparing technical reports and performing engineering calculations
• Familiarity with tunnel ventilation or fire & life safety regulatory requirements is a plus (helpful but not required)
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams and support senior engineers
• Reliable attendance, ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility to work overtime or weekends when project demands require
• Willingness to travel to project sites across North America as required

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Location & Logistics

This role is based in Five Points, NC. Work will generally follow standard office hours with occasional overtime; travel to project sites across North America may be required.

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What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, life and disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off
• Structured training, mentorship, and exposure to large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
• Opportunity for rapid professional growth within a construction-driven engineering environment
• Estimated salary: $99,825 per year (as listed)

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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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