Guidon
Senior Project Engineer at Guidon Design
Company Overview:
Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. We collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate communities through design and development and are known for resolving complex challenges with clear, responsive solutions that impact people and their communities.
Throughout your time with Guidon, you will gain hands‑on experience in your area of study and work alongside company leaders in a dynamic, energetic, and fast‑paced office environment.
Job Purpose:
As a Mechanical Engineer at Guidon, you will design, analyze, and coordinate mechanical systems that deliver safe, efficient, and high‑performing buildings across healthcare, government, education, and institutional projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, and architects to ensure technically excellent, code‑compliant solutions while supporting project delivery from concept through construction.
This role blends hands‑on technical work, collaborative leadership, and professional growth. You will contribute to team capabilities, mentor junior staff, participate in client meetings and design reviews, and take on increasing responsibility toward senior engineering or leadership roles within Guidon.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of HVAC design experience, ideally within professional services firms
Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years
Experience in healthcare, government, education, or institutional projects is a plus
Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA) projects is a plus
Skills/Qualities:
Ability to work autonomously through project completion with minimal oversight
Strong experience creating construction documents for HVAC and ductwork/piping systems
Experience creating construction documents for plumbing and medical gas is preferred but not required
Proactive, assertive, and solution‑oriented in problem‑solving
Ability to manage multiple project assignments simultaneously
Strong written and oral communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills
Energy modeling knowledge a plus
Mentorship and technical guidance for junior staff
Strong work ethic and drive to exceed project and discipline expectations
Responsibilities:
Develop high‑quality mechanical construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and ductwork/piping systems, ensuring code compliance and technical excellence
Support project teams across multiple disciplines, coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and other engineers to deliver integrated, high‑performing design solutions
Assist Project Managers in project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management, providing technical insight to inform decisions
Participate in client meetings and design reviews, contributing technical recommendations, problem‑solving solutions, and professional expertise to guide project outcomes
Conduct site visits and construction administration to verify design implementation and quality standards
Prepare system narratives, Basis of Design documents, and specifications
Mentor and coach junior staff, sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and helping develop their technical skills and professional growth
Contribute to internal process improvements, QA/QC protocols, and standard templates to increase efficiency, consistency, and design quality across projects
Explore innovative mechanical solutions, energy‑efficiency strategies, and sustainable systems to enhance project outcomes and expand the firm’s technical capabilities
Engage in professional development, including participation in professional organizations, conferences, and internal training initiatives, to strengthen personal expertise and the team’s overall capabilities
Software:
Revit (5+ years experience preferred)
AutoCAD (basic proficiency)
Microsoft Office Suite
Trane Trace 3D/700 or Carrier HAP (preferred)
Evaluation Metrics:
Guidon has established four Core Behaviors that all Team Members are expected to uphold. These expectations are clearly defined and encompass the following areas:
Wash the Dishes
Do the small stuff. This mantra has guided our behaviors since our inception when literal dishes were the responsibility of everyone in the office. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
Follow‑Up on Commitments
Do what you say. Keeping our word is not only important externally, but internally as well. Commitments are made to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Whether it be in professional development goals, annual firm updates, or project kick‑off meetings, following through is all about maintaining a culture of accountability.
Solve Problems Proactively
Come with solutions. Identifying a problem is crucial but engaging the problem with potential solutions is even better. We tackle issues head on and take ownership – leading the charge toward a resolution.
Lead Through Listening
Listen first, talk second. This is a guiding principle in how we interact with each other and our clients. It prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.
Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:
Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self
Meet or exceed professional standards of work
Actively pursue personal continuing education
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Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. We collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate communities through design and development and are known for resolving complex challenges with clear, responsive solutions that impact people and their communities.
Throughout your time with Guidon, you will gain hands‑on experience in your area of study and work alongside company leaders in a dynamic, energetic, and fast‑paced office environment.
Job Purpose:
As a Mechanical Engineer at Guidon, you will design, analyze, and coordinate mechanical systems that deliver safe, efficient, and high‑performing buildings across healthcare, government, education, and institutional projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, senior engineers, and architects to ensure technically excellent, code‑compliant solutions while supporting project delivery from concept through construction.
This role blends hands‑on technical work, collaborative leadership, and professional growth. You will contribute to team capabilities, mentor junior staff, participate in client meetings and design reviews, and take on increasing responsibility toward senior engineering or leadership roles within Guidon.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of HVAC design experience, ideally within professional services firms
Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years
Experience in healthcare, government, education, or institutional projects is a plus
Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA) projects is a plus
Skills/Qualities:
Ability to work autonomously through project completion with minimal oversight
Strong experience creating construction documents for HVAC and ductwork/piping systems
Experience creating construction documents for plumbing and medical gas is preferred but not required
Proactive, assertive, and solution‑oriented in problem‑solving
Ability to manage multiple project assignments simultaneously
Strong written and oral communication, teamwork, and client relationship skills
Energy modeling knowledge a plus
Mentorship and technical guidance for junior staff
Strong work ethic and drive to exceed project and discipline expectations
Responsibilities:
Develop high‑quality mechanical construction documents for HVAC, plumbing, medical gas, and ductwork/piping systems, ensuring code compliance and technical excellence
Support project teams across multiple disciplines, coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and other engineers to deliver integrated, high‑performing design solutions
Assist Project Managers in project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management, providing technical insight to inform decisions
Participate in client meetings and design reviews, contributing technical recommendations, problem‑solving solutions, and professional expertise to guide project outcomes
Conduct site visits and construction administration to verify design implementation and quality standards
Prepare system narratives, Basis of Design documents, and specifications
Mentor and coach junior staff, sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and helping develop their technical skills and professional growth
Contribute to internal process improvements, QA/QC protocols, and standard templates to increase efficiency, consistency, and design quality across projects
Explore innovative mechanical solutions, energy‑efficiency strategies, and sustainable systems to enhance project outcomes and expand the firm’s technical capabilities
Engage in professional development, including participation in professional organizations, conferences, and internal training initiatives, to strengthen personal expertise and the team’s overall capabilities
Software:
Revit (5+ years experience preferred)
AutoCAD (basic proficiency)
Microsoft Office Suite
Trane Trace 3D/700 or Carrier HAP (preferred)
Evaluation Metrics:
Guidon has established four Core Behaviors that all Team Members are expected to uphold. These expectations are clearly defined and encompass the following areas:
Wash the Dishes
Do the small stuff. This mantra has guided our behaviors since our inception when literal dishes were the responsibility of everyone in the office. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
Follow‑Up on Commitments
Do what you say. Keeping our word is not only important externally, but internally as well. Commitments are made to ourselves, each other, and our clients. Whether it be in professional development goals, annual firm updates, or project kick‑off meetings, following through is all about maintaining a culture of accountability.
Solve Problems Proactively
Come with solutions. Identifying a problem is crucial but engaging the problem with potential solutions is even better. We tackle issues head on and take ownership – leading the charge toward a resolution.
Lead Through Listening
Listen first, talk second. This is a guiding principle in how we interact with each other and our clients. It prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.
Professional Development, Technical Education & Training:
Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self
Meet or exceed professional standards of work
Actively pursue personal continuing education
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