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Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 8+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 8+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 8+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and ... Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world ...

Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 3+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 3+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and ... Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world ...

Halff

Mechanical Engineer EIT

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mechanical Graduate Engineer: Halff has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Graduate Engineer supporting our MEP team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with HVAC air ...

Halff

Mechanical Engineer EIT

Austin, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mechanical Graduate Engineer: Halff has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Graduate Engineer supporting our MEP team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with HVAC air ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Mentor Graduate, Associate, and Mechanical Engineers. Key Interactions * Head of Engineering and Technical * Engineering Teams * Sales Teams * Operations Teams * Technicians * Clients and Suppliers ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

Mentor Graduate, Associate, and Mechanical Engineers. Key Interactions: * Head of Engineering and Technical * Engineering Teams * Sales Teams * Operations Teams * Technicians * Clients and Suppliers ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$95K - $122K/yr

Join Dewberry as a Mechanical Engineer: Innovate Sustainable Solutions in a High-Performing ... Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site +1

$95K - $122K/yr

Join Dewberry as a Mechanical Engineer: Innovate Sustainable Solutions in a High-Performing ... Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ...

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How much do freelance graduate mechanical engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance graduate mechanical engineer in the United States is $33.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.92 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Graduate Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Graduate Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
CredentialsTypically a recent mechanical engineering graduate, may lack professional licensureUsually holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; licensure may be preferred
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remote or client-siteOffice-based or design studio, collaborating with teams
Employer & Industry UsageSelf-employed or contracted for various clients across industriesEmployed by companies in manufacturing, automotive, or aerospace sectors

Freelance Graduate Mechanical Engineers typically work independently on short-term projects, focusing on basic design tasks, while Mechanical Design Engineers are employed by organizations, handling detailed design and development within a team environment. Both roles require a mechanical engineering background, but their work settings and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join our Albuquerque, NM team. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Mechanical Engineering related to projects such as laboratories, hospitals, manufacturing, educational, and commercial facilities.
In this position, the ideal candidate performs conceptual design through construction administration and post-occupancy, coordinating with multiple disciplines and as Mechanical Engineer, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. Other responsibilities of this position include:

  • Staying current on codes and technologies appropriate to the mechanical disciplines
  • Ensuring conformance with standards, established design practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction
  • Organizing and conducting site visits for data collection and evaluation of mechanical systems, equipment, components and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes
  • Developing and designing within a BIM design environment
  • Completing assigned engineering and design tasks in accordance with client specified criteria and applicable codes and standards
  • Reviewing junior team member’s work for quality and recognition of training opportunities
  • Leading junior engineers in engineering design development and professional growth
  • Collaborating with the internal and external project team to execute the project from concept to completion.
  • (For our Government Group) - Successful candidates must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a security clearance. 
Bridgers & Paxton is one of the top 100 Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology Consulting Engineering firms in the nation with a reputation for superb design services. Our clientele includes federal, state, and city agencies, colleges and universities, manufacturing and healthcare. We employ over 130 people, of which 55 are graduate engineers with 12 of those registered Engineer Interns and 37 registered Professional Engineers. This high ratio of engineers allows B&P to take on some of the most technically challenging projects and provides opportunity to have a successful and fulfilling career. With us, you can experience a wide variety of project types from Department of Energy laboratories to hospitals, manufacturing, educational, and commercial facilities.
We look for the following ideal qualifications:
  • Minimum four-year college degree from an accredited engineering program
  • At least 7 years of mechanical engineering experience within a consulting or design-build firm
  • Professional Licensed Mechanical Engineer  
  • Self-motivated with the ability to develop approaches to projects independently, and perform detailed execution of electrical design
  • Communicates well verbally, in writing, and graphically, with other engineers, clients, and code authorities
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong personal ambition and work ethic
  • Strong working knowledge of various building, mechanical, plumbing, fire, energy conservation, and fuel gas codes
  • Strong working knowledge of the NFPA and other industry related standards
  • Strong personal ambition to be a team player and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced designer/engineers
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit and other production related software is a plus
  • Experience in the following markets: Healthcare and Labs, Corporate Commercial, and Educational facilities, and federal, state and local Government is a plus

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, we pay 100% of employee health coverage and partial coverage for families, full vested retirement plan with company match, vision, dental, and cafeteria plan.
To be considered for this role, please apply via the link and attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcript to your application. B&P is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We've been named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Albuquerque Journal.  We're celebrating as one of the nation's Top Workplaces. 
 

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