About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Power generation and industrial services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As an Engineer I – Mechanical Design, you will support mechanical engineering design and construction activities for a Confidential Client in the power generation and industrial services sector. This entry-level engineering role focuses on hands-on field and drafting work to support safe, code-compliant project delivery.

• Apply engineering fundamentals to support design and construction of power generation and industrial facilities.
• Conduct field walkdowns and accurately mark up mechanical drawings and P&IDs to document existing conditions and design changes.
• Produce and revise mechanical P&IDs and engineering drawings using CAD tools.
• Prepare construction packages, engineering calculations, specifications, and material estimates.
• Review contractor engineering packages and perform basic quality assurance checks.
• Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution.
• Collaborate with engineers, operations, contractors, and vendors to deliver safe, on-budget projects while following applicable standards and regulations.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience, preferably in power generation, heavy industrial, or related environments.
• Practical experience performing field walkdowns and marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience using CAD software to create and modify mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Basic understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power generation, utilities, heavy industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting construction, maintenance, or plant engineering projects.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) or progress toward professional licensure is a plus.

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Preferred Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• P&ID development and markups
• CAD drafting (AutoCAD / Plant 3D / MicroStation)
• Field walkdowns and site documentation
• Construction support and material estimating
• Quality assurance and technical documentation
• Plant engineering and safety standards

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Location & Duration

• Location: Northlake, GA (on-site / field work required)
• Duration: 1 year (contract)
• Travel: May be required for field visits or other project sites as needed.

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Notes for Applicants

Careertakes is managing this search as a third-party recruiter for a Confidential Client in the power generation and industrial services industry. Applicants may be considered for other matched roles through the Careertakes platform. Background checks and verification of credentials may be required as part of the hiring process.

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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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