Assistant Mechanical Engineer- Power (Orlando)

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Mechanical Engineer in Orlando to support project teams across power, process, and facilities sectors. You will assist in the design, drafting, and analysis during design and construction, adapting plans to meet budget and client requirements.

You will collaborate with project managers and engineers, contributing to drawings, CAD updates, and field verifications. A strong communicator with foundational engineering knowledge and internship experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program is required.
• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology and FE exam completion is required.
• ABET Accreditation strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the mechanical design of projects from conceptual to design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for diverse facilities including power, process, healthcare, airports, educational, commercial, governmental and military.
• Assists in designing mechanical components per project manager requirements.
• Applies basic knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles and procedures.
• Assists with research and compiles project data.
• Assists with updating drawings in CAD software.
• Assists in client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.
• Supports other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

FE exam (required if non-ENG program)

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering programs

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Job description

Description

The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.

• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

• Assists in designing mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.

• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.

• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.

• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.

• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.

• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

• ABET Accreditation strongly preferred.

• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge in standard mechanical engineering techniques, principles and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.

• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 264310

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