Primary Purpose:
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems and equipment within power plants and natural gas pipeline facilities. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable operation by ensuring mechanical integrity, overseeing equipment installation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on engineering projects.
Minimum requirements:
- Recent graduates or those anticipating graduation as late as summer 2025 are encouraged to apply.
- Self-directed with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated interest in the Oil and Gas industry through academic projects, extracurricular activities, or internships.
- Experience in the Oil and Gas sector or heavy industry, including co-op and internship experience, is advantageous but not required.
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites, manufacturing facilities, company offices, and training locations.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
- A minimum of 0-3 years of experience in engineering or related field.
- Beginner proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic Engineering principles
- Works under direct supervision but displays initiative and moves toward requiring less supervision.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate. (as applicable to job)
Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Other Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
