Mechanical Engineer

job summary:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for producing highly detailed, fully coordinated construction drawings and performing complex mechanical engineering calculations across HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This role integrates into a highly technical, fast‑paced engineering team and contributes to the successful delivery of mission‑critical projects. The Mechanical Engineer must demonstrate strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to technical excellence while coordinating with internal and external project partners.

location: Atlanta, Georgia job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Designs HVAC systems for highly technical environments

· Designs plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary, vent, and specialty piping

· Supports performance‑based fire protection and controls design

· Performs code analysis and ensures compliance with applicable standards

· Conducts psychrometric analysis and reviews system selections and sizing criteria

· Performs engineering studies including, but not limited to:

• Cooling/heating load calculations
• Ventilation calculations
• Air balance summaries
• CFD modeling
• Duct static calculations
• Pump head calculations
• Load curtailment strategies
• Co‑simulation

· Produces highly detailed construction drawings coordinated across all disciplines

· Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure project success

· Communicates project goals, challenges, and schedules to project teams and business partners

· Participates in daily or weekly training and continuous learning initiatives

· Performs other duties as assigned

· Applicable Autodesk Revit experience required

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

· Experience with design and analysis tools such as Bluebeam, Trace 3D Plus, Pipe‑Flo, and Hands Down Psychrometrics

· Experience with CFD software (FloEFD, TileFlow, 6Sigma, Star CCM, or similar) preferred

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines

· Strong organizational skills with consistent on‑time project delivery

· Proven success working with all levels of management

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to function well in a high‑paced and occasionally stressful environment

qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field required

· 3-7 years of mechanical design experience, preferably within an MEP consulting environment

· Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems in highly technical market sectors such as data centers, healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments preferred

· E.I.T. certification preferred but not required

· PE certification or active pursuit of licensure is a plus

skills:

analytical capability,excellent communication skills,coordinating,construction drawings,calculations,HVAC,fire protection,plumbing,mechanical engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.