Mechanical Engineer- AEC - Arlington, VA
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.
We are looking for an ambitious Mechanical Engineer in our Arlington, VA office who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career. This role involves working closely with Senior Mechanical Engineers and the Department Manager. Responsibilities will include heating and cooling load calculations, ductwork and piping sizing, selecting HVAC equipment, energy modeling and other engineering calculations.
The basic requirements for this position includ e:
- 3-6 years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- EIT or PE accreditation a plus
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Strong technical writing
- Presentation and client interface abilities
- Proficient knowledge of applicable codes
- Detail-oriented and deadline driven
- Ability to take direction and act independently
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field, from a 4-year accredited college or university.
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala's compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
- 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
- Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
- Employee Referral Program
- Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day of remote work
Accepting resumes from candidates only. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
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