Engineer I Mechanical

Zachry Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. seeks an Engineer I, Mechanical to assist with engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades and new projects under senior staff supervision.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering (ABET) and knowledge of mechanical principles, with travel to client sites for field and office work, security screening, and potential nuclear plant access. Strong communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management with multiple projects.
• Ability to pass security and drug screening; nuclear plant access may be required.
• Willingness to travel to client sites; field and office work.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities for power plant upgrades and new projects.
• Assist with calculations, modifications, and designs under supervision.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate conditions and develop design changes.
• Support safety, reliability, and plant performance improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

BS in mechanical engineering (ABET accredited university)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineer I, Mechanical will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects under the supervision of senior engineering staff. Engineer I, Mechanical should have working knowledge of evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria. Engineer I, Mechanical will assist with performing calculations, modifications, and designs. Engineer I, Mechanical must possess technical knowledge of mechanical discipline and ability to work on project teams with other engineers to assist in evaluating conditions and developing design changes which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability.

Education Required (minimum): BS in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university Experience Required (minimum): Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles for application in solving problems.

Other Required Qualifications (minimum): All applicants must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required. Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently. Successful candidate will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required. Overtime work is required at times. Travel is required to client sites with periods of field/office work. Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.

Certification(s) or License(s) Required (minimum): NA

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.