Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - Plumbing/Fire Protection
Dewberry
Raleigh, NC · Posted September 18, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “0-2 years of experience.”
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About the job
Job Description
Dewberry has an opportunity for an Entry Level Fire Protection/Plumbing Designer to join a growing group of professional engineers in their Raleigh, NC office. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering with previous internship experience. Project types may include healthcare, industrial, laboratory, mission critical facilities, energy conservation studies, facility condition assessments, and construction cost estimates. Tasks will include but not be limited to fire protection and plumbing systems design, drawing production, specification writing, discipline coordination between the various trades, shop drawing and submittal reviews, construction site reviews, and code reviews.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Work with a project team and assist in the design of fire protection and plumbing systems.
Field verification of existing systems, available space, clearances, etc.
Load calculations, hydraulic calculations, sizing and selecting equipment, piping design, and editing of specifications.
Prepare design documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit software in accordance with Dewberry standards.
Assist project engineer on reports, calculations, computer simulations, and design of fire protection and plumbing systems.
Arrange for in-house quality review in a timely manner primarily to ensure that all the clients' needs and requests have been accommodated.
Ensure and coordinate among all disciplines involved, including outside consultants.
Conduct construction site inspections, obtain as-built drawings, and closeout materials from contractors.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Bachelor of science in architectural engineering or mechanical engineering degree from an ABET accredited university is required.
0-2 years of experience.
Communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
Ability to coordinate the work of multiple disciplines.
Prepare engineering calculations, reports, construction drawings and specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates to meet project requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred, and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Valid driver’s license and background check is required.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Program Information
As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:
Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.