Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

at Wold Architects And Engineers in Palatine, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Mechanical Engineers will work in a collaborative team environment focused on building systems design for our clients including design of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and building automation systems. Training and mentoring is a core belief in our firm. As an entry-level engineer, you will learn the basic skills necessary to design the high performance systems to support the facility needs of our clients. Our firm is a signatory to the AIA 2030 Challenge and as such, we are committed to education of our clients and staff to develop the net zero carbon systems necessary for a sustainable future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing commercial HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
• Learning the technical skills necessary to support our client’s needs
• Learning the design skills necessary to deliver high performance systems
• Daily collaboration with a team of architects and engineers
• Field verification of existing site conditions
• Construction site visits and field observation

An ideal candidate for this role will be a graduate engineer with 0-2 years of experience, who enjoys collaboration and interaction to complete a common set of goals. This candidate will have confidence in their abilities, and will enjoy sharing the knowledge they have gained in support of a team. They will be a leader and mentor, utilizing a collaborative approach in support of the internal team as well as client projects.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 4 year degree from an accredited institution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn and grow your career opportunities
• Accountability and resourcefulness
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Benefits offered:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Health Insurance
• HSA
• Dental Insurance
• STD and LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• FSA
• Transportation Reimbursement and Stipend
• Dependent Care Assistance
• FMLA
• Parental Leave
• 8 hours of Community Day

More about Wold:
Our full-service architecture and engineering firm is a dynamic, growth-oriented company providing a wide range of services for predominately public-sector clients, including troubleshooting and problem solving for existing facility issues and new facility design. Wold provides an integrated team approach to deliver high performance building solutions to meet our clients’ expectations for function and superior energy performance. Typical projects include K-12 public schools, courthouses, public offices, city halls, law enforcement centers, correctional facilities, hospitals, and senior care living.

Our Culture:
Our philosophy is to foster, mentor, and support your professional development in a studio atmosphere where your talents and experiences are nurtured. You will be a part of an integrated team of Interior Designers, Architects, and Engineers focused on total design solutions for our clients.

We foster relationships by providing a fun and energizing work environment, monthly happy hours, catered lunches, company outings, and a holiday party to bring our teams together. Our open studio environments allow for team collaboration and mentorship.

Wold is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)