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Entech Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Designer with approximately 2–10 years of experience to support architectural engineering, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure-related projects. This position will support the planning, design, documentation, and construction-phase services for HVAC, plumbing, mechanical utility, and related building systems.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, architects, planners, and project managers to develop practical, reliable, energy-conscious, and constructible mechanical design solutions. Primary project work will include MEP design for buildings and facilities, with additional emphasis on utility infrastructure, campus systems, central plants, HVAC renewals, mechanical distribution systems, and construction support.
This position is available from our Beaver Falls, Reading, Lancaster, or Pottsville, PA office locations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the design and documentation of mechanical systems for building, facility, utility, and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare mechanical drawings, details, schedules, and specifications under the direction of senior engineering staff.
- Support design of HVAC systems, hydronic systems, ventilation systems, plumbing systems, mechanical piping, and related controls coordination.
- Perform building heating and cooling load calculations using Carrier Hourly Analysis Program, Trane TRACE, IES, or similar building load calculation and energy modeling software.
- Assist with equipment selections, ductwork and piping layouts, system sizing, and mechanical room coordination.
- Support central plant, boiler, chiller, pump, air handling, terminal unit, ventilation, and building automation system design efforts.
- Assist with field investigations, existing condition documentation, mechanical system assessments, and utility infrastructure reviews.
- Coordinate mechanical design work with electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil, structural, and owner requirements.
- Participate in site visits, field surveys, construction meetings, and punch list reviews.
- Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor questions during construction administration.
- Assist with preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, opinions of probable construction cost, and project documentation.
- Support project teams in delivering practical design solutions that meet applicable codes, client needs, schedules, and budgets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of mechanical building codes, energy codes, ASHRAE guidance, and general building systems design practices.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems, ventilation systems, plumbing systems, mechanical piping, and building automation systems.
- Able to think through how systems operate, how they are constructed, and how they will be maintained by the owner.
- Ability to perform field investigations and document existing conditions accurately.
- Practical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working on both building systems and infrastructure-related projects.
- Interested in energy-efficient, reliable, and maintainable mechanical system design.
- Willing to ask questions, coordinate with others, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Interested in long-term growth within a consulting engineering environment.
- Capable of supporting multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Approximately 2–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, building systems, utilities, infrastructure, or consulting engineering.
- Proficiency or working capability in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Competency with building load calculation software such as Carrier Hourly Analysis Program, Trane TRACE, IES, or similar software.
- Commitment to professional growth toward increased technical responsibility, project responsibility, and professional licensure.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred but not required.
- Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.
- Experience with architectural engineering, MEP consulting, institutional facilities, campus environments, utilities, central plants, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of office-based engineering, hybrid collaboration, and field visits including site investigations, construction observation, utility coordination, and client meetings.
- Local travel required a few times per month with occasional overnight travel required.
WHO WE ARE:
Entech Engineering, Inc. provides planning, design, engineering, and consulting services for clients across a range of public and private markets. Our facilities and infrastructure work includes building systems, MEP design, utility systems, campus infrastructure, energy-related improvements, and construction-phase support. Entech offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on practical solutions and long-term client relationships.
Our mission is to help our clients make more informed decisions. However, our impact goes beyond that. We strive to enhance built and natural environments, improving our communities and planet.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Employee experience: We strive to create a positive, unrivaled employee experience, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters long-term satisfaction.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employees.
- Support: We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Employee feedback and input are encouraged and considered.
- Trust: We trust our employees’ ability to do what they’re great at. Alternatively, our employees trust Entech’s transparency and ethical practices.
- Recognition: We value our employees and recognize their contributions to our success through recognition programs, employee spotlights, and opportunities for advancement.
- Growth and development: We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We encourage our employees to learn continuously, and we invest in training and professional development opportunities.
- Balance: We believe in creating a positive work culture that supports the well-being of our employees, both personally and professionally.
- Connection: We provide several opportunities for employees to connect through our Employee Association, Women’s Leadership Group, Young Professionals Group, and professional associations.
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(K) with employer contributions, paid annual leave, compensatory time off, and performance bonuses. Additionally, when Entech thrives financially, so do our employees.
Apply today and take the next step toward a fulfilling career at Entech Engineering, Inc. It won’t take long to see why the Central Penn Business Journal has recognized us as one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”
INTRODUCTION
Entech Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Designer with approximately 2–10 years of experience to support architectural engineering, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure-related projects. This position will support the planning, design, documentation, and construction-phase services for HVAC, plumbing, mechanical utility, and related building systems.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, architects, planners, and project managers to develop practical, reliable, energy-conscious, and constructible mechanical design solutions. Primary project work will include MEP design for buildings and facilities, with additional emphasis on utility infrastructure, campus systems, central plants, HVAC renewals, mechanical distribution systems, and construction support.
This position is available from our Beaver Falls, Reading, Lancaster, or Pottsville, PA office locations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the design and documentation of mechanical systems for building, facility, utility, and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare mechanical drawings, details, schedules, and specifications under the direction of senior engineering staff.
- Support design of HVAC systems, hydronic systems, ventilation systems, plumbing systems, mechanical piping, and related controls coordination.
- Perform building heating and cooling load calculations using Carrier Hourly Analysis Program, Trane TRACE, IES, or similar building load calculation and energy modeling software.
- Assist with equipment selections, ductwork and piping layouts, system sizing, and mechanical room coordination.
- Support central plant, boiler, chiller, pump, air handling, terminal unit, ventilation, and building automation system design efforts.
- Assist with field investigations, existing condition documentation, mechanical system assessments, and utility infrastructure reviews.
- Coordinate mechanical design work with electrical, plumbing, architectural, civil, structural, and owner requirements.
- Participate in site visits, field surveys, construction meetings, and punch list reviews.
- Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor questions during construction administration.
- Assist with preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, opinions of probable construction cost, and project documentation.
- Support project teams in delivering practical design solutions that meet applicable codes, client needs, schedules, and budgets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of mechanical building codes, energy codes, ASHRAE guidance, and general building systems design practices.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems, hydronic heating and cooling systems, ventilation systems, plumbing systems, mechanical piping, and building automation systems.
- Able to think through how systems operate, how they are constructed, and how they will be maintained by the owner.
- Ability to perform field investigations and document existing conditions accurately.
- Practical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working on both building systems and infrastructure-related projects.
- Interested in energy-efficient, reliable, and maintainable mechanical system design.
- Willing to ask questions, coordinate with others, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Interested in long-term growth within a consulting engineering environment.
- Capable of supporting multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Approximately 2–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, building systems, utilities, infrastructure, or consulting engineering.
- Proficiency or working capability in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Competency with building load calculation software such as Carrier Hourly Analysis Program, Trane TRACE, IES, or similar software.
- Commitment to professional growth toward increased technical responsibility, project responsibility, and professional licensure.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineer-in-Training certification is preferred but not required.
- Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.
- Experience with architectural engineering, MEP consulting, institutional facilities, campus environments, utilities, central plants, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Combination of office-based engineering, hybrid collaboration, and field visits including site investigations, construction observation, utility coordination, and client meetings.
- Local travel required a few times per month with occasional overnight travel required.
WHO WE ARE:
Entech Engineering, Inc. provides planning, design, engineering, and consulting services for clients across a range of public and private markets. Our facilities and infrastructure work includes building systems, MEP design, utility systems, campus infrastructure, energy-related improvements, and construction-phase support. Entech offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on practical solutions and long-term client relationships.
Our mission is to help our clients make more informed decisions. However, our impact goes beyond that. We strive to enhance built and natural environments, improving our communities and planet.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Employee experience: We strive to create a positive, unrivaled employee experience, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that fosters long-term satisfaction.
- Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employees.
- Support: We provide our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Employee feedback and input are encouraged and considered.
- Trust: We trust our employees’ ability to do what they’re great at. Alternatively, our employees trust Entech’s transparency and ethical practices.
- Recognition: We value our employees and recognize their contributions to our success through recognition programs, employee spotlights, and opportunities for advancement.
- Growth and development: We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We encourage our employees to learn continuously, and we invest in training and professional development opportunities.
- Balance: We believe in creating a positive work culture that supports the well-being of our employees, both personally and professionally.
- Connection: We provide several opportunities for employees to connect through our Employee Association, Women’s Leadership Group, Young Professionals Group, and professional associations.
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(K) with employer contributions, paid annual leave, compensatory time off, and performance bonuses. Additionally, when Entech thrives financially, so do our employees.
Apply today and take the next step toward a fulfilling career at Entech Engineering, Inc. It won’t take long to see why the Central Penn Business Journal has recognized us as one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Mechanical Designer
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Mechanical Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering both carry CIP codes that qualify for STEM OPT, but your DSO must confirm the exact code on your I-20 before approving the extension. A mismatch delays your filing and can cut into your authorized period.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Employers can look up their own status in the E-Verify portal, and you can ask for their E-Verify company ID as confirmation.
Search Mechanical Designer roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mechanical Designer openings by E-Verify enrollment, so you're only seeing employers who can legally support your STEM OPT extension, not just companies that look relevant in a general job search.
Tailor your I-983 to mechanical design work
Your Form I-983 training plan must connect your day-to-day tasks, such as SolidWorks modeling or GD&T review, to learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Generic job descriptions get flagged during USCIS audits, so be specific about engineering skills you're developing.
Target employers filing LCAs for design roles
Run your target companies through the OFLC Wage Search to see whether they've filed Labor Condition Applications for Mechanical Designer or similar roles. Regular LCA activity signals an established process for employing international workers in technical positions.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation fit
The O*NET profile for Mechanical Designers specifies the degree requirements and core competencies that define the role. Referencing this in your I-983 and in conversations with HR strengthens the case that your work qualifies under STEM OPT's training plan requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechanical Designer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology, and the role involves applying that technical training directly. Your DSO confirms eligibility by checking the CIP code on your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; the degree-to-role connection does.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for my Mechanical Designer job search?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal employment eligibility verification system. If an employer isn't enrolled at the time you start, your extension is invalid regardless of approval. Before you invest time in an application or interview process, confirm enrollment directly with HR or through E-Verify's public employer search. Migrate Mate surfaces Mechanical Designer roles at employers already confirmed in E-Verify.
What goes into the Form I-983 training plan for a Mechanical Designer?
The I-983 must describe how your daily tasks, such as 3D modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, or design-for-manufacturability review, connect to learning objectives rooted in your STEM degree. You list the skills you're developing, the supervision structure, and how your employer will evaluate your progress. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes the extension. A vague or generic plan is a common audit trigger.
How does cap-gap coverage work if I'm applying for H-1B while on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT is still valid when you file an H-1B visa petition and your status doesn't expire before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. For Mechanical Designers, this means you can keep working at your E-Verify employer without interruption while USCIS adjudicates the H-1B. You don't need to take any separate action; the extension is triggered by the timely H-1B filing itself.
How do I find Mechanical Designer employers who support STEM OPT?
Start with employers who have a track record of filing Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles, which you can verify through the OFLC Wage Search. E-Verify enrollment is the other non-negotiable filter. Migrate Mate combines both signals, showing you Mechanical Designer openings at employers who meet the E-Verify requirement and have demonstrated history of sponsoring technical roles, so you're not researching each company manually.