Engineer I – Mechanical Design -- 4P/776

4p-Consulting-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Services is seeking an Engineer I to support mechanical engineering design and construction activities for power generation and industrial facilities. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with 0-5 years of experience who have hands-on experience with mechanical drawing walkdowns, P&ID markups, and CAD drafting.

The selected candidate will assist with engineering design packages, material estimates, and contractor oversight while ensuring compliance with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0-5 years of engineering experience in power generation or heavy industrial sectors.
• Field walkdowns and marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience using CAD software to create and modify P&IDs.
• Basic understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support design and construction for power generation and industrial projects.
• Perform field walkdowns and mark up mechanical drawings and P&IDs to reflect conditions and changes.
• Develop and revise mechanical P&IDs using CAD software.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and material estimates.
• Develop design alternatives and support project planning activities.
• Review contractor engineering packages and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution.
• Utilize engineering software and CAD applications to develop technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Field walkdowns

P&ID markups

CAD drafting

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

Position: Engineer I - Mechanical Design

Location:Atlanta, Ga 30339
Duration: 1 Year

Client:Southern Company Services

Job Summary

Southern Company Services is seeking anEngineer Ito support mechanical engineering design and construction activities for power generation and industrial facilities. This entry-level engineering position is ideal for candidates with0-5 years of experiencewho have hands-on experience withmechanical drawing walkdowns, P&ID markups, and CAD drafting. The selected candidate will assist with engineering design, construction packages, material estimates, and contractor oversight while ensuring compliance with Southern Company engineering standards and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support the design and construction of power generation and industrial projects.
• Perform field walkdowns and mark upmechanical drawings and P&IDsto reflect existing conditions and design changes.
• Develop and revisemechanical P&IDs using CAD software.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and material estimates.
• Develop design alternatives and support project planning activities.
• Review contractor engineering packages and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution.
• Utilize engineering software and CAD applications to develop technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Southern Company engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to deliver successful projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inMechanical Engineeringor a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 0-5 years of engineering experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or related industries.
• Experience performingfield walkdowns and marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience usingCAD softwareto create and modifymechanical P&IDs.
• Basic understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inpower generation, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or utility environments.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting construction, maintenance, or plant engineering projects.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• P&IDs
• CAD
• AutoCAD
• Mechanical Design
• Engineering Drawings
• Field Walkdowns
• Power Generation
• Heavy Industrial
• Construction Support
• Material Estimating
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Documentation
• Plant Engineering
• Safety Standards