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, Engineering.

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

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Mechanical Engineer will support on-site power plant engineering tasks to improve reliability, safety, and performance. Working under supervision, you will perform hands-on engineering assignments, support maintenance projects, and assist senior engineers on larger initiatives.

• Develop technical sections of contracts and specifications for new or retrofit equipment.
• Prepare and review technical drawings and evaluate vendor bids.
• Assist maintenance engineering with studies, data collection, and performance analysis.
• Collect and help evaluate vibration and diagnostic data using dedicated tools and software.
• Support inspections and minor repairs during unit outages; coordinate and oversee contractors on smaller projects.
• Apply standard engineering practices to troubleshoot equipment and recommend economically viable solutions.
• Contribute to system design, equipment selection, construction oversight, and project coordination as required.
• Build effective working relationships with operations, maintenance, and corporate staff.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Entry-level experience or internships in mechanical or power-plant environments preferred.

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Physical & Environmental Demands

• Frequent sitting; regular lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working at heights (up to ~600 ft) while using required safety equipment (e.g., harness per ANSI Z359).
• May work in confined spaces and be exposed to heat/cold, dust, fumes, chemicals, vibration, and noise.
• Must be respirator qualified when required.
• Use of tools and equipment such as scaffolding, vibration testers, ultrasonic testers, thickness gauges, surveying tools, and computers.

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Key Skills & Tools

• Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with vibration data collection and diagnostic techniques.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data/reports, conduct research, coordinate projects, and present findings.
• Comfortable following detailed procedures and working under supervision to develop professional engineering competence.

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Location

This position is on-site at Leland Olds Station in Beulah, ND. Applicants must be able to work at the facility and travel to plant sites as required.

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About the Employer

This role is being recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry. Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter; if hired, you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client.

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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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