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Mechanical Engineering Associate
Location: San Antonio, TX
Who We Are:
At Michael Baker International, we partner with clients to solve complex infrastructure and build challenges that shape communities across the country. Our Building Engineering team delivers innovative, sustainable, and high-performing facility solutions through collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate to join our San Antonio, Texas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical expertise in HVAC and plumbing system design while working alongside experienced professionals in a highly collaborative environment. Because success in this role is driven by mentorship, team collaboration, and hands-on learning, regular in-office attendance is required.
What You'll Do:
As a Mechanical Engineering Associate, you will support senior engineering staff in the planning, design, and analysis of building mechanical systems. Responsibilities include:

• Utilize engineering and design software, including Revit, to develop project deliverables.
• Assist with energy modeling, including Trane Trace model setup and building load calculations.
• Prepare preliminary layouts for HVAC ductwork and plumbing piping systems.
• Perform calculations and support equipment selection for fans, pumps, air handling units, and other mechanical systems.
• Review and summarize contractor submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) for engineering review.
• Assist with LEED documentation, including data entry and tracking sustainability-related information.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, spreadsheets, and support calculations.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel occasionally in support of project needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong interest in building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing design.
• Experience with or exposure to Revit and 3D modeling tools preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or other PDF markup software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire, preferred.

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $76,704.00 - 100,697.00. This compensation range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and geographic location.
Why Choose Us
Michael Baker International offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Career Growth and Advancement Potential

About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
About the Team
DESIGN-BUILD PRACTICE
With the rapid growth of the design-build sector in the building industry, Michael Baker is committed to pursuing innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that efficiently address client needs. Whether public or private, vertical or horizontal, large or small, our experts collaborate with contractors and owners to provide design solutions tailored to each individual project.
Our focus on effective design management and continuous collaboration with design-builders ensure that quality and value are built into every step of the project. We are involved from start to finish, adding value and efficiency to the construction process to accelerate project completion and achieve cost savings.