Mechanical Engineer

About the role

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here. As a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing, and building systems design experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, building automation, and industrial process systems
• Work in a team setting with mechanical team members and multi-disciplines teams including electrical, structural, architectural and civil
• Work on a variety of mechanical projects across our market sectors. Common projects include government facilities, healthcare, industrial, commercial and education facilities
• Produce construction drawings using Revit 3D modeling software
• Visit project sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited engineering school with bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis
• 5+ years of HVAC, plumbing and building systems design experience
• Registration as a Licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required
• Experienced in 3D modeling software, Revit preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office is desired
• Ability to collaborate with other team members in a professional environment and have good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering details
• A full clean driver’s license is required
• Must be able to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods; may require lifting up to 50 lbs., wearing PPE and navigating active construction sites
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident with current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship (no visa sponsorship)

Qualifications / Skills that make you stand out

• Ability to independently execute design tasks
• Strong problem‑solving within defined parameters
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
• Effective use of tools for design validation and documentation

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Disability protection
• Wellness incentives
• Flexibility