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.

---

What You’ll Do

This entry-level Mechanical Associate role supports fleet power plant engineering issues for a confidential client. You will join a technical fleet support team focused on steam and reactor plant systems used aboard naval vessels. Day-to-day work emphasizes troubleshooting, technical evaluation, clear written recommendations, and cross-team coordination to drive safe, reliable system performance.

• Drive innovation initiatives to improve steam, reactor plant, and structural solutions that enhance performance, operation, or maintenance
• Troubleshoot and provide technical resolution for operating fleet and shipyard issues
• Support system and equipment changes, including shipboard procedures, manuals, installation, and operation guidance
• Prioritize and manage technical tasks to meet schedule and budget goals
• Prepare formal written technical recommendations, reports, and reviews
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to integrate technical deliverables

---

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical, nuclear, or a related technical or science field — or a Master’s in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues clearly in writing and verbally
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn on the job

Preferred:

• Practical, hands-on experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
• Experience producing technical evaluations and reports
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to drive complex problems to resolution

---

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $63,900 - $97,800 annually (range provided is a guideline; final offer depends on experience and qualifications)
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Disability, life, and accident insurance
• 401(k) savings program & capital accumulation plan
• Paid personal and medical time off; paid parental leave; flexible work schedules
• Tuition assistance, student debt benefit programs, and wellness/EAP resources

---

Location & Eligibility

• Location: West Mifflin, PA (on-site / location-specific)
• Citizenship & security: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a federal background investigation and eligibility requirements for access to classified matter where applicable.
• Drug testing: This role is with a government contractor and requires compliance with drug-free workplace policies, including testing for marijuana in accordance with federal law and applicable company policy.
• Reasonable accommodations: Careertakes and our client will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the hiring process — please contact us if you need assistance.

---

Why Join

Work with an experienced engineering organization focused on mission-critical power plant systems, learning from subject-matter experts while contributing to solutions that support fleet safety and reliability. This role offers early-career exposure to technical problem solving, report writing, and cross-functional project work.

---

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.