Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Raleigh, NC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the mechanical trade last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 495,580 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in North Carolina, and projects an 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Raleigh earn an average of $1,233 per week, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $7,431 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Job Description: The successful candidate for this position will serve as a Discipline Lead or Area Lead with responsibility for HVAC, utilities, and/or plumbing scope on assigned projects. Job duties include: • Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents to meet project requirements and goals • Develop and routinely monitor/maintain estimates, schedules, staffing forecasts, and progress • Develop/review project design criteria based on applicable local codes and client standards • Prepare/check design calculations, specifications, and engineering drawings and ensure that they address all relevant project and regulatory requirements • Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, inspection, testing, acceptance, installation, and commissioning • Provide technical support in the development of permitting and subcontracting packages • Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in areas of expertise. • Assist in training and development of less experienced engineers and designers including performance appraisal input and career coaching • Other duties as assigned Job ID: 149644BR City: Raleigh State: North Carolina Country: United States We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law. At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Job Description: The successful candidate for this position will serve as a Discipline Lead or Area Lead with responsibility for HVAC, utilities, and/or plumbing scope on assigned projects. Job duties include: • Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents to meet project requirements and goals • Develop and routinely monitor/maintain estimates, schedules, staffing forecasts, and progress • Develop/review project design criteria based on applicable local codes and client standards • Prepare/check design calculations, specifications, and engineering drawings and ensure that they address all relevant project and regulatory requirements • Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, inspection, testing, acceptance, installation, and commissioning • Provide technical support in the development of permitting and subcontracting packages • Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in areas of expertise. • Assist in training and development of less experienced engineers and designers including performance appraisal input and career coaching • Other duties as assigned Job ID: 149644BR City: Raleigh State: North Carolina Country: United States We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
See More Details >>Do you dream in ductwork and airflow? We’re working with top MEP firms across the U.S. to find a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in HVAC systems and a solid command of Revit. 🛠️ What You’ll Do: • Design HVAC systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, and institutional projects • Develop construction documents and mechanical layouts using Revit • Collaborate with architects, electrical, and plumbing engineers to ensure fully integrated building systems • Perform load calculations, equipment selection, and duct/pipe sizing • Support coordination efforts throughout the design and construction phases 🧠 What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field • 2–6+ years of HVAC design experience in a consulting environment • Proficiency with Revit (a must!) • Familiarity with building codes, energy modeling, and sustainability practices • Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset 🌟 Why Work With Us: At Futures Consulting, we specialize in matching exceptional MEP professionals with firms where they can innovate, grow, and thrive. Whether you're looking to join a fast-paced design team or a nationally recognized firm, we’re here to help you find your best fit.
See More Details >>At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. Are you ready to design your future? Be our next Mechanical Designer/ Engineer Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Mechanical team, of the MEP Buildings sector (Science/Technology projects) , based in Raleigh, North Carolina. What a day at EXP has in store for you • Revit or CAD proficient with working in 3D models • Prepare HVAC one-line diagrams • Prepare/ Review HVAC calculations for loads • Thorough knowledge of Mechanical and energy codes • Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements • Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases • Select and schedule equipment • Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application • Coordinates with other disciplines (mepfp, arch, struct, etc) • Respond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals • Solve installation problems • Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize exp’s and client’s exposure to problems • Understand MEP/FP work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan • Understand proper scope of MEP/FP SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation • Work with project coordinator and Clients to meet scheduled project milestones of multiple projects • Manage and deliver revisions (ASI’s, etc) and sketches according to proper numbering convention • Edit and develop scope of work narratives (SD narrative, basis of design, etc) • Market Sector – Understands specific engineering requirements for applications within a market sector • Understand and properly provide existing exp details relevant to projects • Be able to direct and mentor Designer level staff on all of their responsibilities on a daily basis • Perform at a ‘responsible charge’ level; meeting exp’s design and quality levels • QA/QC reviews of all calculations by designers, and provide guidance and mentoring • Determine content of drawings and specs for Designers in order to meet the scope of work • Develop and monitor work plans in conjunction with other Project Managers • Review code related items with Designers, and ensure compliance • Manage work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours • Write studies and reports for systems on projects • Writes sequences of operations for AHU’s, CHW and HW systems • Understands and applies concepts of CHW, HW, WSHP, variable & constant flow systems • Air side systems- CV, VAV, coil selection, fan selection • Hydronic Systems-hot, chilled condenser, steam • Thorough understanding of psychometrics and be able to apply to every project • Advanced equipment selection and analysis – chillers, boilers, air terminals, cooling towers, air valves, heap filters, DX equipment, and water source heat pumps • Thorough understanding of total energy concepts • Fluent in energy software applicationsFluent in developing life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for project systems What your experience looks like • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering • Candidate should have an engineering degree in the field of mechanical engineering with 4+ years of building HVAC design experience • EIT or Registered Professional Engineer preferred • Experience designing and marketing in science and technology preferred #LI-JH1 Our story With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year. What makes us different The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence. Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .
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