Mechanical Engineer in Training
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Spur Design is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT) who is ready to grow their career in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Working alongside licensed engineers, you'll help design and document mechanical building systems while gaining valuable experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on every project.
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Responsibilities
- Provide Mechanical engineering design and documentation on projects within Spur Design including site investigations, drafting, design, contract documents, and occasional construction administration
- Develop detailed Mechanical drawings and specifications from schematic design through construction documents using Revit MEP or other modeling software
- Perform Mechanical engineering tasks including, but not limited to, production of contract documents, specifications, drafting drawings, design narratives, calculations, equipment selections, and combining of submission packages.
- Apply codes, design guidelines, engineering judgment, company standards, and industry best practices to support personal growth and deliver quality service to Spur clients
- Manage project priorities and contribute to program coordination within a multi-disciplinary team
- Monitor time spent on assigned projects and maintain accurate daily records
- Maintain and update office systems including Revit (BIM) libraries, filing systems, and project management tools
- Travel for site visits, professional coordination, and visits to satellite offices
- Collaborate with the Mechanical Director and design team to improve Spur Design’s methods and processes.
- Attend office meetings and report regularly on project progress
- Support marketing efforts, project interviews, level-of-effort estimates, and proposal development
- Seek opportunities to ask questions, learn next steps, and grow professionally
- Demonstrate professionalism and represents Spur with integrity in all settings
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience under a Licensed Engineer in a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in an ABET accredited four-year college or university in Engineering Sciences, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- Working knowledge of construction specifications and documentation
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents and drawings
- Foundational knowledge of architectural building systems and accessibility guidelines
- Familiarity with Owner-Architect Agreements, Owner-Contractor Agreements, and Architect-Consultant Agreements
- Possess strong organizational skills and high level of follow-through
- Strong time management skills- must be able to balance deadlines, responsiveness, and maintain the quality of both
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail
- Proficiency with various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Bluebeam, etc.
Benefits:
Benefits offered with the full-time position include paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as
- follows:
- 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession
- Paid Holidays including:
- New Year’s Day
- Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
- Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.
- Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,