Early Career Mechanical Design Engineer Interiors

About GHT Limited

Celebrating 60 years of exceptional MEP design experience, GHT is one of the largest MEP engineering consulting firms in the DC Metro area. Our freshly renovated LEED Gold certified office is close to the Ballston Metro and in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. We provide a unique career experience through compensation, benefits, flexibility, and career opportunities.

• Ask us about our triple career path!
• Hybrid work environment after initial training period – our office renovations show commitment to hybrid work!
• 3 generously subsidized medical plan options through Care First’s local platform and national access to Blue Cross/Blue Shield providers; subsidized national dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + Core and Flexible Holidays and ask us about our traditional holiday break!
• Paid maternity and parental leave after one year.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your contributions.
• Opportunities to earn performance‑based bonuses throughout the year.
• On‑site leadership offering training and mentoring opportunities.
• True career progression through development in terms of design, MEP project management and leadership roles.
• Chance to train, develop, mentor, and lead others.
• Personal and professional recognition.
• Company-sponsored events, meals and refreshments.

GHT is seeking a bright and motivated mechanical design engineer with these knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials, and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited 4‑year institution and 3‑5 years of HVAC design experience in commercial and institutional interiors.
• Has working proficiency in HVAC design for the built environment, including HVAC load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, developing control systems, and performing site surveys.
• Has working knowledge of the region’s building, energy, and green codes.
• Is motivated to excel, able to work both independently and in a team setting and capable of organizing personal workflow.
• Is able to coordinate, organize, and effectively communicate and people across all MEP disciplines.
• Interested in growing technical skills and potential exposure to project management.
• Is committed to quality, client satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (recent releases). Basic familiarity with Revit modeling is strongly preferred.
• Preferred: EIT preparing for PE exam.
• Able to travel to job sites to conduct site visits, including carrying equipment/materials, climbing, sitting, standing, walking, being exposed to heights/elements when needed.
• Able to complete pre‑employment background check and drug test. Certain projects have extra requirements.
• GHT participates in E‑Verify.

EOE, including disability/vets

GHT Limited (“GHT”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GHT provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, upgrading, demotion or transfer, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other form of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all GHT‑sponsored employee activities.

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 703‑243‑1200 or email GHT‑

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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