Assistant Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will support licensed professional engineers in creating designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across various sectors including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. This role involves working with project teams throughout the design and construction phases, adapting mechanical plans to meet budget, design, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the mechanical design of projects from conceptualization through completion.
• Modifies and reviews production drawings for projects including power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Designs mechanical components based on project needs and requirements.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Researches and compiles project-related data.
• Corrects and updates drawings provided by senior engineers, ensuring accuracy across multiple CAD-related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree from an accredited program.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic computer skills in:
• AutoCAD
• BIM (Revit)
• 3D Rendering Programs
• Hydraulic analysis
• HVAC analysis programs
• ABET Accredited program strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located.