Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial (Summer 2027)
About The Position
This position offers the ability to directly apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Responsibilities include preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews. The role also involves conducting equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs. While supporting project teams with other Mechanical Engineers, the individual will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems. There is potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Requirements
- BSME or MSME degree.
- Strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
- Experience with CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Revit.
- Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
- Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Mechanical Engineering calculations.
- Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Responsibilities
- Preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
- Conducting equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
- Involvement in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
- Traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews.
- Traveling to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k) Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
