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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • Applicants should have 0–4 years of experience in mechanical or HVAC design; EIT candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Applicants should have a basic understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and/or plumbing design principles.
  • Applicants should be able to read and interpret mechanical and plumbing construction documents with guidance.
  • Applicants should have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Applicants should have working proficiency with CAD/BIM tools and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with conceptual and detailed design tasks for assigned projects under senior engineer direction.
  • Support project design coordination meetings and help prepare meeting follow-up items.
  • Prepare preliminary design layouts and redlines to support estimating, under senior review.
  • Perform standard engineering calculations, including heating/cooling loads, equipment sizing, friction loss, and basic hydraulics, with senior oversight.
  • Support site visits and field inspections to help verify compliance with construction documents.
  • Assist with construction document production and coordination for small to mid-size projects.
  • Learn and apply DSI design standards, calculation methods, and QA/QC processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • EIT certification.
  • Internship or co-op experience in mechanical contracting, MEP design, or consulting engineering.
  • Exposure to Revit MEP or similar BIM software.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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