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Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - Mission Critical

Confidential Client•Real Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeHybrid$97,572
Quivira, Kansas
18 Hours Ago

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Confidential Client contributes to critical infrastructure projects by supporting engineering design, standards compliance, and quality improvement efforts. This entry-level role involves preparing engineering deliverables, conducting research, and coordinating with project teams while fostering professional growth within a hybrid work environment at an employee-owned company.

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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, Graduate.

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


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Mechanical Engineer role supports mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will work on real projects while learning company engineering standards, contributing to deliverables, and supporting project teams.

  • Contribute to preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and limited-scope studies
  • Perform routine research and recommend equipment and materials selection
  • Collect, assimilate, and manage data needed for engineering tasks
  • Prepare basic engineering calculations using established methods and principles
  • Read, understand, and apply departmental design guides, applicable codes, standards, and policies
  • Support quality and continuous improvement efforts
  • Coordinate with project team members as directed and share information proactively
  • Support internal client needs and begin to develop understanding of external client drivers
  • Share knowledge of current technologies and processes with teammates

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred non-technical skills

  • Learning on the fly / problem solving
  • Intellectual horsepower
  • Written communication
  • Drive for results
  • Informing and listening
  • Comfort dealing with ambiguity

Preferred technical skills

  • Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable discipline standards
  • Familiarity with industry trends and technologies
  • Understanding of company quality programs
  • Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program (or equivalent recognized program)
  • Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search as required and permitted by law
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

Work Environment & Benefits

  • Employment type: Full-Time
  • Relocation: Eligible
  • Flexible / hybrid work options may be available after ~90 days based on manager direction, performance, and assignment
  • Estimated salary: $97,572 per year (estimated)
  • Competitive benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental/adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock ownership program (varies by employer policy)
  • Opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience across projects, disciplines, and technologies

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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