About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

• Create, revise, and maintain mechanical engineering drawings using AutoCAD
• Develop equipment layouts, piping drawings, mechanical details, and as-built documentation
• Support capital projects involving air emissions monitoring equipment and associated plant systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, CEMS)
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment and environmental monitoring systems
• Support project planning, scope development, cost estimates, and engineering documentation
• Perform hands-on field work at generating stations as project needs require

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Ideally 3+ years engineering experience (internships/co-ops may contribute toward total years)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within an engineering team
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to plant locations throughout Virginia
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving-record requirements
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening

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Work Environment & Schedule

• 4x10 work schedule (hybrid responsibilities: office + field)
• Combination of engineering/design work and field-based project support at power generation facilities
• Engineers will collaborate with the broader engineering team in the Richmond area and travel to generating stations across Virginia as projects require
• A vehicle will be provided for required travel to plant locations

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $35–45 / hour (exact compensation determined by experience and skill level)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior exposure to Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) or environmental monitoring equipment
• Experience supporting capital projects in power generation or utilities environments
• Familiarity with piping/mechanical system layouts and as-built documentation

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Why This Role

• Hands-on engineering experience combining field work, design/drafting, and project support
• Opportunity to work on plant modernization and capital improvement projects in the utilities sector
• Hybrid schedule with a provided vehicle for site travel

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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.
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