Description
We are seeking a Full-Time Early Career Mechanical Engineer for our Dallas, TX office. As an Early Career Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team. Your primary responsibility will be to provide local technical assistance for the design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of mechanical systems on infrastructure, building, and construction projects in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Perform basic professional mechanical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, buildings, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems.
- Provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies.
- Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
- Generate accurate and concise documentation and specifications using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
- Complete training on assigned tasks and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
- Knowledge of relevant mechanical system and construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software such as AutoCAD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- Active participation in local professional practice organisations.