Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power)
The Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at Confidential Client will engage in the design and consulting of energy and power projects, focusing on sustainable and reliable energy solutions. This role involves mentoring by Professional Engineers, client interaction, and performing engineering calculations, modeling, and design to support decarbonization and energy system optimization. The position offers a comprehensive lifecycle experience from concept through implementation within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
This is an entry-level Mechanical Engineer role on a confidential client’s Energy & Power team based in Glendale, CO. You’ll work on conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for energy projects (piping, equipment sizing, flow and energy modeling, life-cycle cost analysis, and related engineering tasks) while receiving mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers. This position is full-time.
What You’ll Do
Confidential client is expanding its Energy & Power capabilities to support decarbonization and resilient energy systems. In this role you will:
- Support consulting and design work across the project lifecycle — from feasibility and studies to detailed design and construction support
- Perform mechanical engineering calculations (piping/equipment sizing, stress checks, energy and life-cycle cost analyses)
- Build and run flow and system models to evaluate options and perform trade-off studies
- Help produce drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to develop practical, implementable solutions
- Participate in digital-twinning, simulation, and optimization efforts as required
- Communicate results clearly in written reports and presentations
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- EIT or ability to obtain EIT certification upon hire
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem solving
- Effective verbal and technical writing skills
- Ability to work productively in cross-functional and global teams
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred (nice-to-have) skills
- Experience with 3D modeling / CAD: Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, NavisWorks
- Flow modeling tools: Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom / Arrow
- Familiarity with programming or data tools: Python, R, Julia
- Experience with system and transient/dynamic simulation: Modelica, TRNSYS, Simulink, Aspen Plus
- Thermodynamic modeling: Thermoflow, Aspen/Hysys
- Exposure to district energy systems, power generation, data center cooling, building energy modeling, or geothermal systems
- Field operations familiarity (boilers, chillers, turbines, O&M) is a plus
- Prior internship or co-op experience in design or consulting is highly regarded
Location & logistics
- Role location: Glendale, CO (primary worksite)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Visa sponsorship: Not available for this opening — applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation & development
- Estimated salary (from source posting): $79,361 per year (estimated)
- Mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers and access to project-based learning
- Opportunity to work on decarbonization and sustainability-focused energy projects across multiple sectors
Why apply through Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects candidates with Confidential Client. We follow third-party recruiting best practices: transparent job details, timely communications, and access to related roles across our network.
- Applicants may be matched to other relevant engineering roles in our platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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