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Mechanical Design Engineer - Entry Level

Company:
GHR Engineers & Associates, INC.
Location:
Champaign, IL, 61820
Pay:
65000USD - 75000USD per year
Posted:
July 25, 2026
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Description:

Job Description

Hybrid position - remote and on site.

About the Role

We are seeking an entry-level Mechanical Designer to join our MEP team. You will design and coordinate HVAC systems across a wide variety of project types, where your contributions are visible and your work gets built.

We’re not a large corporation — you’ll be a meaningful contributor to real projects from the start, not just another hire.

Responsibilities

Designing HVAC systems for a wide range of building types — heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems

Performing load calculations and equipment selection

Producing construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD

Editing specifications, reviewing shop drawings, and answering RFIs

Coordinating with our MEP team across disciplines

Conducting site surveys and field verification — required 2 to 4 times per month

Applying and staying current with relevant codes and standards — ASHRAE, IMC, and IECC

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

A talent for spatial and systems thinking

Comfortable learning new software

Someone who takes ownership of their work and stays on top of their own workload

A clear, collaborative communicator

Genuine interest in building a long-term career in HVAC design

Helpful but Not Required

Relevant work experience

Experience with HAP, Trace 700, or similar load calculation software

EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure

Proficiency or aptitude in Revit and AutoCAD

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience

Year-end bonus: Discretionary, reflecting company performance and individual factors including merit, seniority, and expertise

Hybrid work schedule, negotiable

Flexible hours

Health, dental, & vision insurance

FSA: Pre-tax dollars for medical & dependent care

401(k) with employer match

PTO: Vacation time that grows with tenure, paid holidays, parental leave

Professional development: Employees who choose to pursue certifications are reimbursed for exam fees and renewalsCompany Description

GHR Engineers & Associates, Inc. is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) consulting firm. Since 1949, we have built our reputation through quality work, integrity, and service.

We design the systems that make buildings functional, sustainable, and safe, working across healthcare, K–12, commercial, municipal, and specialty building types.

We’re a close-knit team of about 20 people. We treat our employees like people with lives and commitments outside the office, and our retention speaks to that. Our team includes people who have been with us from one to thirty years.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We benefit from the many perspectives our people bring, and we’re committed to continuing to grow.

Full-time

Hybrid remote

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