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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

GHD Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY · HybridJob$72–74K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$72–74K/yr
Location
SYRACUSE, NYHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

GHD is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to support building-systems design across commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The role includes HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems work, engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, field investigations, and construction support. The team works in a hybrid model, with three days per week in the office, and offers exposure to multidisciplinary projects and sustainable building solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Systems DesignHVACPlumbingEnergy SystemsThermodynamicsHeat TransferFluid MechanicsAutoCADRevitMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingOccasional Travel

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related

Full job description

Job Description Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? We're looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team! Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers exposure to a wide variety of building projects and will provide opportunities to: Assist with the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Support the preparation of engineering calculations, equipment selections, and design documentation. Develop drawings, schedules, and technical specifications using industry-standard software tools. Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction support activities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical and sustainable building solutions. Learn and apply building codes, standards, and engineering best practices. What you will bring to the team: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Strong interest in building systems design, including HVAC, plumbing, energy, and sustainability. Understanding of engineering fundamentals including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy systems. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit, with the ability to assist in the development of building system drawings and BIM models. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and field assignments. #LI-IP1 Salary Range: $72,000 - $74,000 based on experience and location. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. About Us Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE

How this job compares

Set against the 7,610 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–74K/yr
  • New York median$95–130K/yr216 salary ranges
  • US median$105–160K/yr4,539 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $73K, is 37% below the New York median midpoint ($115K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 299 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in New York and 7,610 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (6,308 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,300 of the 7,610 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (70%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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