Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships.  With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do.  We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives.  We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage.  As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT) in the Fort Worth office. As a Mechanical EIT, you will work with a team to design small to mid-size HVAC and plumbing projects in a variety of industries, including commercial, industrial, retail, medical, critical care environments, municipal, schools, and more. You will work closely alongside Designers and Professional Engineers and under the direction of Project Managers as you learn skills to become one yourself.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks.  This is not an exhaustive list:

• Design heating, ventilating, and air conditioning installations and underground steam, gas, and compressed-air utilities.
• Design constant volume and variable volume ductwork systems.
• Supervise the installation of the above equipment and utilities.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and design analyses.
• Manage the mechanical engineering of small projects.
• Balance workload and varying requirements of multiple projects.
• Understand mechanical and plumbing system design and applications, can anticipate what systems are required for different projects.
• Perform space planning, future planning, anticipate mechanical room sizes, and identify conflicts.
• Attend site visits to review current conditions and perform punch lists.
• Attend client meetings and represent the mechanical interests of the firm.

We require:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineering in Training (EIT) license
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - Connections are a critical part of how we work. 

It helps to have:

• 2-3 years of recent MEP experience designing in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Any experience in a consulting firm designing for commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, historical, and hospitality.
• Moderate proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Active membership and/or leadership roles in local engineering or industry associations such as ASHRAE, ASPE, or TSPE. 

Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur.  Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur.  Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.  The position will attend site visits, which may occasionally include exposure to weather, tight spaces, or dusty conditions.

Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm.   Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits
We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success.  For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching. 
We believe in lifelong learning, providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs.  We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities.  More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. 
 

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