Why choose to join us?
We're changing the world!
From the beginning, Tetra Tech has attracted the best and brightest minds in science and engineering; and has always focused on bringing innovative solutions to our clients' most complex needs. When you join our team, you will be providing sustainable solutions that help our clients address their water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development challenges. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life while creating value for customers, employees, investors, and partners.
Ready to become a team member?
Tetra Tech Architects and Engineers is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Designer ready to work closely with senior team members to prepare conceptual HVAC system designs for a variety of complex projects across our market sectors. If you are familiar with Revit and AutoCAD, enjoy problem-solving and positively impacting our communities - this role is for you!
More about your team
Our practice provides planning, design and construction phase services for a wide range of building types and clients, from K-12 and higher education facilities in New York to facilities supporting governments worldwide. You'll work closely with other engineers and architects, who have a long and successful history of delivering complex, innovative, and successful award-winning projects. Most importantly, you'll be joining a communities-focused, cohesive regional operating unit, supported by national and international resources.
How You'll Make an Impact
The primary goal of this role is to contribute to the long-term success of projects. Your responsibilities include:
- Acts as engineer under the direction of senior staff member on wide range of building projects;
- Performs site visits for documentation and cost estimating of building mechanical systems and conditions;
- Coordinates system layout and drawings with other disciplines;
- Develops appropriate system concepts and layouts;
- Designs building mechanical systems (primarily HVAC) including calculations, energy modeling, and cost estimating under the direction of senior staff member;
- Prepares technical specifications under the direction of senior staff member;
- Reviews and evaluates shop drawings and product submittals;
- Visits construction sites to inspect work in progress or completed;
- Prepares engineering reports.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience designing building mechanical systems
- Experience with design of mechanical systems for educational facilities is desired;
- EIT required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer licensure;
- Proficient with Energy Modeling concepts and software with the ability to apply those to working projects;
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards;
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments.
- Knowledge of energy efficient solutions and designs.
Our employees' welfare and work-life balance are critical to our success as a company. We offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities to cover their wellness needs.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Financial Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Work/Life Balance: Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Plan, Adoption Assistance Plan, Leaves of Absence
- Professional Development: Professional Registration and Membership, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Resource Groups
- Optional Features: Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, Group Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection
Work Environment
Tetra Tech Architects and Engineers is centered in Ithaca, NY with offices in Albany and Farmingdale. We promote a hybrid work mode with in-office collaboration days. This work mode supports our culture of collaboration, mentorship, and camaraderie, while providing a high level of work/life balance.
Connect with your recruitment expert for this position: Katherine Sack, Human Resources Manager, Tetra Tech INE.
Estimated Salary Range: $$70,000 - $85,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech INE reasonably expects to pay for the role. The pay scale will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
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