Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Designer

Cascade Home•Gardner, MA

About The Position

TerraTherm, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Designer to support the design, fabrication, testing, and field deployment of custom mechanical equipment and treatment systems used in thermal remediation. The position combines mechanical engineering, equipment design, drafting, fabrication support, testing, and field engineering. Work is primarily office-based, with periodic time in the fabrication shop and travel to project sites and vendor facilities. The role involves designing and documenting equipment and systems, performing engineering calculations, preparing fabrication-quality drawings and specifications, and supporting vendors and shop personnel. The engineer also helps inspect and test equipment, document results and modifications, and provide field engineering and QA/QC support through installation, commissioning, operation, and demobilization. TerraTherm is a subsidiary of Cascade Environmental and provides thermal remediation technologies for cleaning up hazardous substances in soil, rock, and groundwater. The company describes its work as focused on sustainable environmental solutions and its workplace as collaborative and solution-driven, with opportunities for employees to grow and take on new challenges. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or an Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Design with relevant experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and demonstrated ability to produce fabrication-quality drawings.
Education and experience in mechanical drafting and engineering drawing practices in accordance with applicable ASME Y14-series standards, including dimensioning, tolerancing, weld symbols, drawing conventions, and preparation of fabrication and assembly drawings.
Working knowledge of industrial materials and fabrication methods.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to approximately 20%, typically for several days to two weeks at a time.
Ability to work in office, fabrication shop, construction, industrial, and outdoor environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable site-access and medical-surveillance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant mechanical engineering, equipment design, fabrication, or industrial equipment experience is preferred.
Experience with industrial equipment such as piping systems, equipment skids, pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, valves, filters, and ductwork is preferred.
Experience with equipment testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, construction, environmental remediation, or industrial process systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical equipment, piping, manifolds, skids, ductwork, supports, and other custom-fabricated systems and components.
Perform engineering calculations for equipment sizing, fluid flow, pressure drop, heat transfer, loading, and component selection.
Prepare fabrication-quality drawings, equipment layouts, piping and instrumentation diagrams, assembly drawings, details, and bills of materials using AutoCAD.
Develop designs that account for safety, functionality, constructability, fabrication, transportation, installation, operation, and maintenance.
Apply engineering codes, standards, specifications, and practical fabrication knowledge, including materials, welding, machining, tolerances, and assembly methods.
Prepare equipment specifications and review vendor submittals and fabricated equipment for compliance with project requirements.
Support shop and vendor fabrication, equipment assembly, modifications, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Develop and perform equipment inspection and testing, including factory acceptance, pre-shipment, commissioning, startup, and post-project testing.
Document testing, deficiencies, corrective actions, equipment modifications, and final as-built conditions.
Provide field engineering and QA/QC support during installation, commissioning, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and demobilization.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment design, fabrication, testing, reliability, and field performance.
Follow company and project-specific health and safety requirements.