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# Design Engineer I

- **Company:** EMCOR Group Inc.
- **Location:** San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $58,240.0 - $72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Simulation Software
- **Published:** June 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2D73EA997128403884C24800113F6BA8/job/

## About the Role

* Recently graduated engineer in Mechanical or Energy Engineering with less than two years of
 * In the process of obtaining EIT/FE
 * Developing proficiency of AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other related software
 * Computer savvy, willing and able to understand and learn new software
 * Increasing proficiency with energy simulation software. Increasing awareness of energy management concepts.

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## Description

* The Design Engineer I will perform a variety of tasks assigned by Senior Engineers and
 * Assist Project Managers and/or Design Engineers by participating in job site surveys and gathering information.
 * Support Senior Engineers during audits and surveys as needed. Record identifying equipment function, tags, location, capacities, photos, etc. Trace piping and ductwork onto field
 * Convert field surveys into useable formats for plan and project development. Assist in planning to size, replace, and retrofit new equipment to replace aged or obsolete equipment. Use AutoCAD to develop plans.
 * Other duties may include; copying/printing/scanning, assembly of equipment submittal packages, assistance in preparing work scope and other tasks as
 * Participate in the company's project improvement process by refining standard design practices, calculation spreadsheet templates, updating and establishing standard procedures and practices, and collecting supporting documentation for various projects to be used as references for future


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