Engineer I Mechanical Design Confidential Client/776
The Engineer I – Mechanical Design supports mechanical engineering design and construction activities for power generation and industrial facilities. This entry-level role involves performing field walkdowns, marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs, developing CAD designs, preparing construction packages, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements. The position requires collaboration with engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to deliver successful projects in a team-oriented environment.
About Careertakes
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Position Type & Location
This is a 1-year contract role based in Atlanta, GA. The confidential client seeks an entry-level Engineer I — Mechanical Design to support engineering and construction activities for power generation and industrial facilities. This role requires on-site field walkdowns in the Atlanta area and project-site coordination as needed.
What You’ll Do
- Apply mechanical engineering principles to support design and construction of power generation and industrial projects for the confidential client.
- Perform field walkdowns and mark up mechanical drawings and P&IDs to document existing conditions and design changes.
- Create and revise mechanical P&IDs and related engineering drawings using CAD software.
- Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and material estimates.
- Develop design alternatives and support project planning and scope development.
- Review contractor engineering packages and perform quality assurance checks.
- Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution and handover.
- Produce clear technical documentation and maintain compliance with the confidential client’s engineering and safety standards.
- Collaborate across engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- 0–5 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or utility environments.
- Hands-on experience performing field walkdowns and marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
- Practical CAD experience creating and modifying mechanical P&IDs (AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar).
- Basic understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in team environments and follow established safety procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting power generation, plant engineering, construction, or maintenance projects.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, or piping & instrumentation diagram workflows.
- Experience preparing construction packages, material estimates, or contractor oversight.
- EIT (Engineer in Training) certification is a plus.
Technical Skills & Keywords
- Mechanical Engineering
- P&IDs and engineering drawings
- CAD / AutoCAD / MicroStation / AutoCAD Plant 3D
- Field walkdowns and site verification
- Mechanical design and construction support
- Material estimating and QA reviews
- Power generation / heavy industrial projects
Estimated pay (source): $88,665 per year (estimated) — actual compensation may vary. This is a contract position (1 year).
Notes on Location, Work Authorization & Compliance
- This posting is for a role located in Atlanta, GA. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- Careertakes and the confidential client adhere to applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws where this role is posted. No discrimination based on protected characteristics will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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