Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Mission Critical Job Details | Confidential Client Family of Companies
The Graduate Mechanical Engineer role at Confidential Client involves contributing to critical infrastructure projects by applying engineering principles, preparing technical deliverables, and supporting project coordination. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in engineering design, quality management, and client-focused solutions within a collaborative, employee-owned environment with hybrid work options.
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What You’ll Do
As an entry-level Mechanical Engineer for Confidential Client, you will support mission-critical infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience across project phases. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Develop familiarity with and apply departmental design guides, engineering codes, standards, and internal procedures.
- Support the quality program and contribute to continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Contribute to preparation of engineering deliverables of limited scope (drawings, reports, specifications, studies).
- Perform routine research and prepare recommendations for equipment and material selection.
- Collect, organize, and manage engineering data required for project work.
- Prepare basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
- Follow budget, schedule, and quality requirements and coordinate information with project team members.
- Support project pursuits or business development activities when requested.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred non-technical strengths:
- Learning on the fly; strong problem-solving skills.
- Intellectual horsepower and a drive for results.
- Clear written communication, listening, and informing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with ambiguity.
Preferred technical background:
- Basic understanding of mechanical engineering design principles and applicable design guides.
- Familiarity with industry technology trends and construction / constructability practices.
- Foundational knowledge of company quality programs and engineering documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or related discipline) from an accredited program.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding (may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search where applicable).
- This is a Full-Time, college-graduate level position.
- Relocation assistance: Yes (if applicable).
- Visa sponsorship: No.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after initial onboarding (typically after 90 days), depending on manager direction, job performance, and assignments.
- Work will include office-based engineering tasks and may involve occasional site visits; reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $90,545 per year (estimated).
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, company/employee retirement plan (e.g., 401k match), paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, employee referral programs, and eligibility for performance-based bonus programs.
- Additional benefits and employee ownership or participation programs may be available through Confidential Client.
Additional Hiring Information & Compliance
- Employment classification: FULL_TIME.
- Applicants must be able to complete any required onboarding screening in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Confidential Client complies with applicable EEO and anti-discrimination laws. Background checks and pre-employment screenings will follow lawful procedures for the state of Kansas and any other relevant jurisdictions.
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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