Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA

Mechanical Engineering New Graduate | Fairfax, VA   100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture   This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.   IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Engineering New Graduate in Fairfax, VA. This entry-level role offers hands-on design, analysis, and project execution experience, with mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your expertise from day one. You will assist in the engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of mechanical systems for the vertical building industry.   You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, support projects within budget, and help deliver solutions that meet project goals and client expectations for education and government clients. The role also offers exposure to practical building-systems work while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.   At a Glance   Location: Fairfax, VA   Discipline: Mechanical   Markets: Education and Government   Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)   Travel: Up to 5%   Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid   Sponsorship: Not available   What You'll Do   Assist with the design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for vertical building projects.   Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools according to code requirements and IMEG standards.   Support engineering analysis and implementation oversight of mechanical systems.   Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects.   Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to help meet project deadlines and objectives.   Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.   Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.   Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build professional relationships.   Participate in IMEG quality control processes to help ensure designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.   Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.   Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mechanical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.   Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and help identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with mechanical systems.   What You'll Bring   Required   Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent required   Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or equivalent required   Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications   Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to mechanical systems design in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings   Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools including HVAC load calculation software   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills   Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment   Attention to detail and problem-solving skills   Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges   Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software.   Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups   Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook   Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays   Preferred   Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred   Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred   Physical Requirements   Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds   Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull   Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises   About the Team   Service mix is centered on higher education and public-sector work, with repeated MEP and fire protection support for campus renovations, labs, data-center-type spaces, athletic facilities, and utility or infrastructure upgrades. Electrical appears often as a lead discipline, though many projects carry full mechanical-electrical-plumbing scope.   They also support healthcare, libraries, generators, controls, accessibility, and study-heavy infrastructure work, especially in public and campus settings. Overall, the portfolio suggests a team that is especially strong in education-and-government renovations, technical spaces, and infrastructure refreshes.   Recent work includes University at Buffalo (SUNY) / Buffalo, NY / Renovate Computing Center for Science, Education; Dormitory Authority State Of New York - Albany / Albany, NY / Hutchings PC Boiler Rpl. Bldg 5,6,15,17, Government (City/County/State); and SUNY - Potsdam / Potsdam, NY / SUNY Potsdam Maxcy Hall Ceilings, Education.   Why IMEG   We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.   Consultancy 101: our structured development program that builds your consulting and technical foundation from day one   An assigned mentor to guide your growth from day one   IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology   MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents t