Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Designer 1 (December -May 2025 Graduate)

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2,600+ employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Graduate-Designer 1 in our Rock Island IL office. The Mechanical Engineering Graduate - Designer 1 will perform calculations, system design, equipment selections, reports, progress submittals and BIM instructions for their project to assure project completeness and accuracy within the allocated period and monetary budget. This role will also review design methods, procedures, changes in scope, and client correspondence with the Lead Engineer in accordance with IMEG design standards.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

* Assist in the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards

* Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively. Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication

* Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects. Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives

* Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress

* Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and propose innovative solutions. Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions

* Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements

* Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering. Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG

* Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work. Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications

* Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings

* Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

* Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges

* Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.

* Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups

* Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays

Education and experience requirements are:

* Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required

* Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred * Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred

* This position is not eligible for sponsorship

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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