Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power)
The Entry Level Mechanical Engineer at Confidential Client will engage in the energy and power sector, focusing on designing and implementing sustainable energy solutions. The role involves consulting, conceptual design, engineering calculations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support decarbonization and reliability in energy projects. This position offers mentorship by Professional Engineers and opportunities to work on end-to-end project life cycles in a dynamic environment.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Energy/Power) to join their Energy & Power Solutions team in Tarrytown, TX. This role provides mentorship from Professional Engineers and hands-on experience in consulting, conceptual design, detailed engineering, and implementation for energy and power projects.
What You’ll Do
- Support engineering studies, conceptual designs, and detailed mechanical design for energy and power projects.
- Perform engineering calculations and modeling for piping, equipment sizing, flow analysis, and energy performance.
- Contribute to life-cycle cost evaluations, stress analysis, digital twinning, and other technical analyses.
- Prepare design and construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients to evaluate needs and propose solutions.
- Participate in field visits and coordinate with operations teams as required.
- Learn and apply industry best practices for decarbonization, reliability, and sustainable energy solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- EIT certification or ability/commitment to obtain EIT upon hire.
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and mechanical engineering principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical writing ability.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in cross-functional global teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills & Tools
- Familiarity with 3D CAD/REVIT tools: Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, NavisWorks.
- Experience with flow modeling tools: Pipe-Flo, AFT Fathom / Arrow.
- Programming or scripting experience (Python, R, or Julia).
- Familiarity with simulation/transient tools: Modelica, TRNSYS, Simulink, Aspen Plus.
- Thermodynamic modeling knowledge (Thermoflow, Aspen/HYSYS).
- Experience with district energy systems, power generation facilities, data center cooling, geothermal systems, or geo-exchange systems.
- Field operations exposure (boilers, chillers, turbines, industrial machinery) is a plus.
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated base salary: $79,976 per year (estimated).
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Tarrytown, TX (on-site / local office-based; hybrid options may be determined by the client).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers.
- Exposure to end-to-end lifecycle projects across energy, utility, and industrial customers.
- Opportunities to work on decarbonization, reliability, and sustainability projects shaping the future of energy.
- Collaborative environment with professional growth and technical development.
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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