Assistant Mechanical Engineer

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 based on budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modifies and reviews 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.
• Designs mechanical components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Researches and compiles project-related data as required by project managers.
• Corrects and updates drawings provided by senior engineers, verifying 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.
• Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• 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.

General Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Location: Roanoke or Chesapeake, VA

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time