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CDM Smith · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer 1 (2025-2026 Graduates!)

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$72K/yr - $119K/yr

0+ years exp

CDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to join their team in 2026. In this role, you will work under direct supervision to create engineering designs for HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and contributing to technical documentation.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Creates engineering designs including: HVAC systems master planning & studies; HVAC & Plumbing systems; mechanical systems (co-generation); sustainability/energy efficiency/renewable energy/green buildings; etc. of basic complexity to meet client project requirements

Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs

Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications

Updates design requirements as necessary

Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc

Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals

Performs other duties as required

May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference