Mechanical Engineers (EIT & PE Levels)

Primary Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid: 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days WFH)

Additional Locations: Boise, ID | Sacramento, CA | Remote with Travel

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Target Hourly Rate (EIT): $35.00 – $45.00/hr ($72,800 – $93,600/yr equivalent) + Overtime Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

Note: PE compensation is competitive and scaled based on senior experience.

Executive Summary

An established, multi-disciplinary AEC consulting firm with over 135 years of industry excellence is expanding its Denver engineering operations. Following rapid multi-year growth—scaling revenue from $17M to over $24M—the firm is actively recruiting 1–2 Professional Engineers (PE) and 2 Mechanical Engineers-in-Training (EIT) to support an expanding portfolio of commercial, aviation, and higher education projects.

This opportunity is tailored for growth-minded engineers who want to avoid being "pigeonholed." As part of a 100% employee-owned firm (ESOP), you will work in an agile, highly collaborative multi-disciplinary environment alongside architects, interior designers, and electrical engineers.

Why Engineers Join This Team

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): Build real equity in a firm where every employee shares directly in the growth and financial success of the practice.

• Broad Project Variety: Gain hands-on exposure to diverse commercial environments— retail/grocery, commercial workplace, aviation, higher education, quick-service restaurants, and emerging tech infrastructure.

• Fast-Track Career Advancement: Experience "big-fish-in-a-smaller-pond" visibility with clear promotional pathways, proactive mentorship, and annual formal compensation reviews.

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days work-from-home), 4 weeks of PTO in Year 1, 11 paid holidays, and a supportive, family-feel team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HVAC & Plumbing Design: Perform mechanical engineering design, load calculations, and equipment selection for air handling units (AHUs), chillers, cooling towers, compressors, hydronics, and building plumbing systems.

• BIM Modeling & Documentation: Daily utilization of Revit and Bluebeam to create, coordinate, and review high-quality mechanical design drawings and construction documents.

• Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with internal architectural, interior design, structural, and electrical teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

• Field & Construction Support: Conduct site investigations, assess existing mechanical conditions, perform construction administration, and interface with general contractors and client stakeholders.

• Project Oversight (PE Level): Lead engineering projects from schematic design through commissioning, conduct QA/QC reviews, sign/seal engineering documents, and mentor junior EIT staff.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.

• EIT Level: Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred (or track toward taking the exam).

• PE Level: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to obtain Colorado licensure via comity.

Technical & Professional Experience

• Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience within the commercial AEC market. (Residential-only experience will not fit project requirements).

• Software: Proven daily working proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam.

• Project Portfolio: Exposure to retail, office buildings, aviation, higher education, or commercial hospitality environments.

• Location & Travel: Based in (or willing to relocate to) Denver, CO for a hybrid schedule. Remote candidates will be considered if willing to travel 1–3 days per month for site visits and team alignment.

Firm Perks & Benefits Package

• Ownership: 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.

• Time Off: 4 weeks paid time off (PTO) starting in Year 1 + 11 paid company holidays.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage packages.

• Retirement & Bonuses: 401(k) with company match + Annual Performance Bonuses.

• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, exam fee assistance, and continuous professional development programs.