Job Description
As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will collaborate across disciplines to design and deliver high-performance mechanical systems for a variety of building types. You will translate engineering concepts into fully coordinated solutions aligned with project goals, budgets, and timelines. Through strong communication and technical expertise, you will contribute to impactful projects while building trusted relationships with clients and project teams.
Deliver Results
• Develop mechanical system designs including load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork, hydronic, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate mechanical design efforts through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and project meetings alongside Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Utilize design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BSD SpecLink to produce accurate models and construction documents.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure coordinated, conflict-free project documentation.
• Support QA/QC processes and ensure deliverables align with Progressive standards, project budgets, and schedules.
• Assist in proposal development and support monitoring of project scope, budget, and schedule with the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
• Communicate changes in scope, risks, or budget impacts to project leadership in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong client relationships and demonstrate responsiveness and technical confidence in your area of expertise.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent) and Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for building projects.
• Proven experience with load calculations, equipment sizing, and HVAC/mechanical system design.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, QA/QC processes, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD; working knowledge of standard design tools and Microsoft Office.
People Matter
Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.
Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.
The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.
Sustainable and Inclusive
We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.
Employee Owned
We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.
Culture of Excellence
The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.
Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.
