Mechanical Project Designer | Columbia, SC

IMEG is hiring a Mechanical Project Designer in Columbia, SC, to support the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical building systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design and analysis while coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver code-compliant solutions. You’ll also support project planning efforts—including budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and construction administration—as needed.

Principal Responsibilities 

• Design and analyze mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection

• Prepare and coordinate design documents (drawings, specifications, and supporting calculations) in alignment with project requirements and applicable codes

• Select and evaluate equipment and system solutions appropriate to the project scope and performance goals

• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external partners to support integrated project delivery

• Communicate with clients and project stakeholders to support requirements gathering, design development, and issue resolution

• Support project planning activities such as budgeting, scheduling, and work planning to help meet project deliverables

• Perform quality control checks and support review/coordination of documents prior to issue

• Provide construction administration support, including responses to RFIs/submittals and incorporation of design revisions

• Conduct site observations as required and document field findings and follow-up actions

• Assist with mentoring/training and day-to-day technical support for project team members, as applicable

Required Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5–6 years of experience;

OR

• an associate degree and/or BIM certificate with 9–10 years of experience

• Technical analysis capability and strong attention to detail

• Proficiency with design software and BIM workflows

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients and project teams

• Ability to mentor/support others as needed

• Ability to travel up to 15%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Mechanical Team Highlights 

• IMEG’s mechanical engineers design HVAC systems, central plants, building automation and controls, and energy recovery solutions

• The mechanical team supports occupant comfort, superior indoor air quality, and reduced energy consumption through lifecycle analysis, rapid energy modeling, and sustainable design practices

• IMEG’s mechanical designs aim to “reach beyond the status quo” to deliver innovative, high-performance systems

• IMEG’s team has earned multiple international ASHRAE Technology Awards for energy-efficient HVAC designs

Locations available:

 Columbia, SC

Apply today to help deliver high-performance, code-compliant mechanical systems that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.