AEC is always looking for talented individuals who can bring new perspectives and experiences to our growing teams. We offer a dynamic, supportive and engaging work environment where employee’ talents and contributions are appreciated and rewarded.

Our engineers provide unmatched capabilities in engineering services because of the support they receive in the office. We encourage creativity and value input and collaboration. We offer support for licenses, professional association memberships, and continued education. We challenge employees to practice sound engineering principles and try innovative new approaches to projects. Our leadership understands the value of investing in our employees and we do it every day. Our company culture and employee benefits program earned us recognition as a 2019 Best Workplace in Ohio by Ohio Business Magazine.

If you are looking for a firm that values your drive, passion, and creativity and offers a wide range of project opportunities, then your future is with AEC. We would love for you to be a part of our team of engineers and staff who are committed to having an impact on our industry. Please review our open positions below and submit your cover letter and resume to hr@aecmep.com

AEC offers competitive salaries with performance-based bonuses, career advancement opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off and holidays, and retirement saving options. AEC is an equal opportunity employer.

AEC is currently hiring for the following positions. Please submit cover letter and resume to the above address.

Senior Mechanical Engineer


Full time, Virginia Beach, VA or Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be an integral part of the Leadership team. This person will perform as a Project Manager, leading multi-discipline and/or inhouse MEP engineering teams on assigned projects.

This person will be responsible for working in a professional and collaborative design environment with Owners, D/B Managers, Contractors, Prime and Sub-Consultants. Coordinating MEP building systems with architectural design and field experience providing construction administration services. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while demonstrating leadership by implementing new concepts, technology, and designs.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

- Direct and lead the mechnical engineering staff / team.

- Monitor engineering costs, product costs, and schedule of assigned jobs or projects.

- Develop new ideas and concepts for improvement in engineering operations.

- Provide assessments of facility conditions, review HVAC, plumbing and control system designs for smart buildings, review specifications, inspect and troubleshoot HVAC systems and controls, perform commissioning and provide mechanical design engineering.

- Create mechanical design calculations, specifications, and drawings for projects. Conduct field surveys to assess condition of existing equipment.

- Plan the work and coordinate concepts, criteria and goals at the beginning of each project so that changes and corrections are minimized. Prepare daily, weekly, monthly project reports, organize and plan projects and develop cost estimates.

- Perform Quality Control (QC) checks for possible conflicts with other disciplines and to ensure compliance with all applicable criteria, codes, and regulations.

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Minimum Requirements

- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

- Minimum 10+ years' mechanical design experience

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

- Experience in the design of HVAC and control systems

- Skilled in the creation of detailed designs of a new system or integration design in an existing structure

- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, BIM/Revit

- Must possess strong organizational skills

- Strong verbal presentation and communication skills

Senior Electrical Engineer


Full time, Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH; Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Advanced Engineering Consultants (AEC) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager with 10 - 15 years of experience in consulting engineering. The ideal candidate will have a PE in the state of Ohio, be skilled at project team management and have experience with client relations. The Senior Electrical Engineer / PM will be an integral part of electrical engineering department. This person must be a team player, working closely with clients, team partners, and fellow staff to produce engineering drawings and documents. This person must have strong communication skills, be detailed oriented, and well organized.

Position Responsibilities

- Project and client management, overseeing of electrical design execution.

- Prepare proposals for various clients as either the lead A/E or sub-consultant.

- Administer project contracts, including invoicing and resource management.

- Coordinate with company team leads for planning use of resources and completing projects within budgeted times.

- Electrical system analysis, including normal and back-up power systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.

- Preparation of construction documents for power distribution systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm system.

- Coordinate with in-house and subconsultant specialists for electrical support of varying low-voltage systems, such as technology, security, controls, etc.

- Coordinate with other trades, such as architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers and others for equipment power and control needs and sizing electrical distribution.

- Perform design calculations of electrical loads to size and select distribution equipment.

- Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.

- Perform field verification of existing systems for renovation projects..

- Write and edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.

- Communication with manufacturer representatives to determine solutions for specific applications.

- Prepare design deliverables for various owner required submittals, i.e., SD, DD, CD level documents.

- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s, review of submittals, preparation of bulletins, review of contactor change orders, field visits and punch trips for installation verification.

- Review designs prepared by others as part of AEC’s QA/QC process.

- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.

- Conduct business development activities, participating in various trade organizations, and preparing or assisting with presentations.

Minimum Requirements

- 10 - 15 years of electrical design and project management in consulting engineering.

- Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Easypower.

- Good knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA guidelines, and FGI guidelines.

- Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E.

- Ability to instruct staff in project communications, and client management.

- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.

- Ability to work and manage several project teams concurrently.

- Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Public Sector, Education, and/or Institutional projects.

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred.

- PE License preferred.

- RCDD preferred.

Electrical Engineer


Full time, Columbus, OH

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will be an integral part of the AEC team. This person must be a team player, working closely with clients, team partners, and fellow staff to produce engineering drawings and documents. This person must have strong communication skills, be detailed oriented, and well organized.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

- Electrical system analysis, including normal and back-up power systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.

- Preparation of construction documents for power distribution systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm system.

- Coordinate with in-house and subconsultant specialists for electrical support of varying low-voltage systems, such as technology, security, controls, etc.

- Coordinate with other trades, such as architects, mechanical and plumbing engineers and others for equipment power and control needs and sizing electrical distribution.

- Perform design calculations of electrical loads to size and select distribution equipment.

- Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.

- Perform field verification of existing systems for renovation projects.

- Write and edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.

- Communication with manufacturer representatives to determine solutions for specific applications.

- Prepare design deliverables for various owner required submittals, i.e., SD, DD, CD level documents.

- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s, review of submittals, preparation of bulletins, review of contactor change orders, field visits and punch trips for installation verification.

- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engery Systems

- 5-7 Years of electrical design in consulting engineering.

- Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Easypower.

- Good knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA guidelines, and FGI guidelines.

- Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E.

- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.

- Ability to work several projects concurrently.

- Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Public Sector, Education, and/or Institutional projects.

- PE or EIT Certificate preferred.

Fire Protection Engineer


Full time, Columbus, OH

Job Description

Advanced Engineering Consultants (AEC) is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer with 5 - 15 years of experience in consulting engineering for our Columbus, OH office. The ideal candidate will have an FPE license, be skilled in all aspects of design and engineering for fire suppression and fire alarm systems and be proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.

The Fire Protection Engineer will be an integral part of the Columbus office. This person must be a team player, working closely with clients, team partners, and fellow staff to produce engineering drawings and documents. This person must have strong communication skills, be detailed oriented, and well organized.

Duties include, but are not limited to, self-performing the following:

- Perform fire suppression and alarm engineering calculations, including hydraulic calculations and intelligibility calculations.

- Perform life safety code reviews.

- Preparation of construction documents, including drawings and specifications.

- Coordinate with in-house and subconsultant specialists.

- Coordinate with other trades, such as architects, mechanical electrical and plumbing engineers.

- Perform field verification of existing systems for renovation projects.

- Communication with manufacturer representatives to determine solutions for specific applications.

- Prepare design deliverables for various owner required submittals, i.e., SD, DD, CD level documents.

- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s, review of submittals, preparation of bulletins, review of contactor change orders, field visits and punch trips for installation verification.

- Review designs prepared by others as part of AEC's QA/QC process.

- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited u niversity.

- Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) Licenses.

- 5-15 Years of fire protection engineering design.

- Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD. Knowledge with AutoSPRINK and EASE Evac a benefit but not required.

- Good knowledge of State and Federal Codes for fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety.

- Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E.

- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.

- Ability to work several projects concurrently.

- Experience in designing Healthcare, Commercial, Public Sector, Education, and/or Institutional projects.