Building Mechanical Engineer

Brown and Caldwell

Building Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire systems for water and wastewater projects. Collaborating with a multi-discipline team and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,000 - $116,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations for building projects.
Interpret mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes for design application.
Work with NFPA standards to design and check systems.
Size ductwork, plumbing and fire sprinkler distribution systems in building structures.
Use applicable software to draft and model HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
Generate specifications for HVAC, plumbing and fire system equipment using software tools.
Review HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler drawings/specifications and ensure they meet requirements.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve project milestones.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of building mechanical engineering or related experience.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
Adept at interpreting and applying mechanical, plumbing, building, and fire codes as well as NFPA standards.
Proficient in using software for drafting and modeling HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler systems.
Skilled in developing HVAC, plumbing and fire sprinkler calculations and specifications.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field or equivalent experience is required.
Has passed or is working towards passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam required for Engineer in Training registration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
employee assistance program
paid time off
parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
performance-based bonus eligibility
employee referral bonuses
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
long-term care insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC calculationsplumbing calculationsfire sprinkler calculationsductwork sizingplumbing system sizingfire sprinkler system sizingspecification developmentdraftingmodeling

Soft Skills

mentorshipguidancesupportknowledge-sharingflexibility

Certifications

SMS Framework certificationFundamentals of Engineering exam