Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Power

About the Role

The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. This role supports a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements as set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• ABET Accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.