--- title: 'Mechanical Engineer at BRPH' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-engineer-brph-atlanta-georgia-eajp3hz65jem' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Mechanical Engineer at BRPH - **Company:** BRPH - **Location:** Atlanta Georgia, United States / Charleston South Carolina, United States - **Posted:** 2026-07-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/brph/jobs/4321292009 ## Job description BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. About Charleston: Our Charleston office serves as BRPH’s Southeastern gateway to the growing markets of Charleston, the surrounding region, and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team delivers architecture, engineering, interior design, and construction services across a broad range of markets: aerospace and defense, manufacturing, commercial/industrial, education, aviation, and mission-critical facilities. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and technical rigor. About Atlanta: Our Atlanta office serves as a core regional hub for BRPH’s architecture, engineering, and interior design team. Our team delivers creative, integrated solutions across markets, including commercial, education, hospitality, mission‑critical, and corporate facilities. As an employee‑owned firm, we foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment where engineers, architects, designers, and project management professionals come together to solve complex challenges and help clients realize ambitious visions. ## Overview Assists in engineering projects by performing the following duties. Job Responsibilities - Demonstrates practical experience designing HVAC and mechanical systems, including load calculations, equipment selection and sizing, ductwork and piping design, controls coordination, and application of applicable mechanical, energy, and ventilation codes. - Performs increasingly complex engineering assignments using standard engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and independent judgment. Assignments include more variables and require greater responsibility than those assigned to Level I and II Engineers. - Designs routine projects and portions of more complex, non-routine projects under the direction of a Project Engineer or other senior technical staff. - Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and permit documents under the direction of the Group leader or other senior-level engineer. - Produces routine final drawings and models using the latest version of Revit and, as required, AutoCAD. - Researches discipline-related code requirements and presents interpretations and recommendations. - Visits construction sites and attends site meetings to review, monitor, and report construction progress. Performs construction administration duties, including shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, preparation of supplemental instructions or proposal requests, and status reports. - Must be proficient in the use of: - Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word - Revit - AutoCAD - Trane Trace Pus 3D or Trane Trace Load 700 - Trane Trace Energy Modeling Software or EQUEST - Florida Energy Code – FLACOM - Miscellaneous mechanical system and product selection and sizing software - Instructs drafters and designers to produce designs into coordinated working drawings. - Checks one’s own work and reviews work prepared by drafters and designers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. - Coordinates mechanical drawings and specifications with all applicable project disciplines. - Assists in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and project cost estimates. - Assists with client communication and coordination pertaining to assigned projects. - Promotes communication, cooperation and quality among team members. - Represents the firm in a professional manner. - Performs energy analyses (energy modeling) for a wide range of projects, especially for all BRPH LEED projects. Education and/or Experience - Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, and - Minimum of two years experience as a mechanical engineer Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Possess a certificate of Engineering Intern Physical Requirements - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary. EOE, including Disability/Vets ## About BRPH ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firm that delivers integrated design and building solutions for mission-driven clients across aerospace, defense, entertainment, education, and manufacturing markets. - **Entity Type**: Private (employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program) - **Headquarters**: Melbourne, Florida, United States - **Founded**: 1964 - **Founders**: Three engineers and an architect (names not publicly available) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) — with specializations in aerospace and defense, entertainment, education, manufacturing and industrial, hospitality, and government facilities. - **Target customers**: B2B and government — mission-driven organizations, including federal agencies, space program contractors, theme park operators, educational institutions, and industrial manufacturers. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Creative Ideas. Precisely Delivered." — to provide strategically sound, technically focused AEC solutions that turn client visions into reality. ## Products & Services - **Architecture**: Full architectural design services for complex facilities, from launch pads to theme parks. - **Engineering**: Structural, mechanical, electrical, process piping, and civil engineering expertise. - **Construction Services**: On-site project management, construction project engineering, field quality management, and traveling project management. - **Digital Technologies**: BIM coordination, reality capture, AR/CAVE visualization, and 3D modeling. - **Program Management**: End-to-end project controls, analysis, and execution for large-scale, multi-phase programs. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private, employee-owned) - **Key Metric**: Employee-owned firm with six decades of continuous operation; named **Zweig Group’s 2026 Best Firms to Work For**. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors — fully employee-owned. Longtime supporters of United Way, Junior Achievement, and STEM education organizations. - **Growth Signals**: Operates offices in **Florida (Melbourne, Orlando, Boca Raton, Cape Canaveral), Colorado (Denver), Arizona (Phoenix), Georgia (Atlanta), Washington (Lynnwood), Alabama (Huntsville), South Carolina (Charleston), and California (Palmdale, Santa Barbara)**. Offers fully remote, hybrid, and on-site work options. Continues to win projects in aerospace, entertainment, and advanced manufacturing. ## Competitive Advantages - **Employee Ownership (ESOP)**: Every eligible team member is an owner, creating strong alignment with client success and long-term company performance. - **Integrated Full-Service Model**: Single firm handles architecture, engineering, and construction — reducing handoff risks and promoting seamless collaboration. - **Deep Technical Expertise**: Decades of experience on iconic, technically demanding projects (e.g., NASA launch pads, theme park attractions, secure defense facilities) that competitors often cannot replicate. - **Culture of Innovation**: Heavy investment in visualization technologies (AR, CAVE, BIM) and continuous training keeps the team at the forefront of AEC technology. ## Strategic Focus - **Continued expansion** in aerospace, defense, entertainment, and education markets. - **Leverage digital technologies** (BIM, AR, reality capture) to improve project delivery and client outcomes. - **Grow employee-ownership culture** and attract top AEC talent through flexible work and competitive benefits. - **Deepen client relationships** by offering “Creative Ideas. Precisely Delivered.” for the most challenging built-environment projects. ## Why Work Here - **Employee Ownership**: Eligible team members participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and a stock shares program, building long-term wealth. - **Flexible Work Environment**: Full-time office, hybrid schedules, and fully remote positions are available across many roles. - **Award-Winning Culture**: Named one of Zweig Group’s “Best Firms to Work For” (2026). Emphasis on mentorship, accessible management, and an open-door policy. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Group medical (with HSA), dental, vision, health & dependent FSAs, pet insurance, free telehealth. Financial benefits include 401k with company match, student loan 401k match, supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and financial planning services. Work-life balance benefits include paid time off, paid family leave, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly “Best Place to Work” stipend for wellness, childcare, home office, or charitable giving. - **Collaborative & Supportive Teams**: High percentage of team members with 20+ years of tenure; strong mentoring culture and numerous continuing education programs. - **Meaningful Projects**: Work on nationally recognized facilities — from space launch pads to next-generation manufacturing campuses to world-famous entertainment venues. ## Sources 1. [BRPH Careers Page](https://www.brph.com/careers/) 2. [BRPH Main Website](https://www.brph.com/) 3. [BRPH Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/brph) 4. [BRPH Who We Are](https://www.brph.com/who-we-are/) 5. [BRPH Work Culture](https://www.brph.com/who-we-are/culture/) 6. 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