Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Hybrid Philadelphia Area

This is a good fit for someone who actually likes doing real mechanical design work and wants to be surrounded by people who value output over politics. The team already has strong senior engineering leadership and strong drafting support. What they do not have is someone in the middle who can independently own HVAC design work, move projects forward without hand-holding, and handle the day-to-day reality of fast-moving commercial and residential projects. The work is varied, practical, and steady -offices, hotels, and apartment projects where common sense matters as much as technical ability.

What You Get to Do

• Design HVAC systems for mid-size to large commercial and residential projects
• Handle your own load calculations, equipment sizing, layouts, and mechanical design work
• Work on restaurants, cafés, offices, retail spaces, hotels, and apartment/mixed-use projects
• Use Revit and AutoCAD as part of the design and production process
• Take ownership of quick-turn projects that typically move on 1–2 month timelines
• Work directly with experienced engineers and drafting support without layers of bureaucracy
• Solve real-world layout and retrofit challenges in existing buildings and tight footprints
• Contribute as a core part of a lean mechanical team where your work has immediate impact
• Grow technically if you want mentorship and long-term development
• Stay hands-on and focused on delivery if you prefer being a strong technical contributor over management

What You Have Already Done

• Designed HVAC systems in residential and commercial environments
• Completed your own load calcs and system sizing with minimal oversight
• Worked in Revit and AutoCAD in a production environment
• Managed projects or major portions of projects independently
• Produced clean, buildable construction documents
• Worked efficiently in fast-paced environments with overlapping deadlines
• Adapted designs around existing conditions, small footprints, and practical field realities
• Built a reputation for being dependable, detail-oriented, and low-maintenance
• Learned how to solve problems without needing constant direction or supervision

Why You Would Do It

You would take this role if you want to work with people who care more about competence than titles. The team is already established, the project flow is steady, and there is real trust given to people who can deliver. You will not get buried in corporate process or siloed into one narrow project type. If you are someone who likes practical engineering work, wants stability, and values being part of a reliable team where your contribution actually matters, this is the kind of environment that tends to keep good engineers around.

Compensation: $100k-$140K