Junior Engineer Structural/Mechanical

JP-Donovan-Constructio; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Donovan Construction LLC and its sister companies hire junior engineers to develop shop and erection drawings for structural steel and mechanical systems supporting launch infrastructure and aerospace facilities. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will work near the fabrication shop, see your drawings produced in real time, and visit local project sites as your work is erected.

As your experience grows, responsibilities expand from detailing into connection design, fabrication engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering with 0–4 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, drafting standards, and design fundamentals.
• Interest in detailing, fabrication, and on-site support for aerospace infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise shop and erection drawings for structural steel and mechanical systems.
• Support connection design and perform engineering calculations under supervision.
• Coordinate with fabrication shop and field crews to ensure alignment with sequences.
• Perform drawing checks, take-offs, and material lists for fabrication and procurement.
• Visit local project sites to observe erection and verify field conditions.

Skills

Detailing

CAD

TEKLA

Engineering drawings

Fabrication support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

TEKLA Structures

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

JP Donovan Construction LLC, together with its sister companies JP Donovan Fabrication LLC and JP Donovan Precision Machine LLC, is a vertically integrated construction and manufacturing operation serving government and commercial aerospace clients on Florida's Space Coast, home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Our self-perform capabilities span general contracting, design-build construction, structural steel fabrication and erection, and precision machining — allowing us to take mission-critical launch infrastructure from engineering through fabrication to construction and erection under one roof. Few places offer an engineer the chance to watch their drawings become steel in the shop next door and stand at the launch pad where it goes to work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are hiring two Junior structural or mechanical Engineers with a focus on detailing, CAD, and design. Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will develop shop and erection drawings for fabricated structures and mechanical systems supporting launch infrastructure and aerospace facilities. This role is built for an early-career engineer who wants more than a desk: you will work steps away from our on-premises fabrication shop, see your details produced in real time, and visit local project sites as your work is erected and installed. As your experience grows, your responsibilities will expand from detailing into connection design, fabrication engineering support, and ultimately field engineering support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and revise shop drawings and erection drawings for structural steel and mechanical assemblies using TEKLA and CAD tools.
• Support connection design and engineering calculations under the direction of a Senior Engineer.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to the fabrication shop, including resolving detailing questions, verifying fit-up, and incorporating as-built feedback.
• Perform drawing checks, quantity take-offs, and material lists supporting fabrication and procurement.
• Coordinate with project management, shop leadership, and field crews to keep drawings aligned with fabrication and erection sequences.
• Participate in site visits to local project locations to observe erection, verify field conditions, and support installation.
• Maintain drawing logs, revision control, and document quality standards consistent with mission-critical aerospace work.

CAREER PROGRESSION

This position is designed to grow. You will begin with a detailing core, progress into connection design and fabrication engineering support, and — as your capabilities develop — take on increasing field support responsibilities at active project sites. Working alongside experienced engineers, fabricators, and builders, you will gain end-to-end exposure that few early-career roles can match, with a clear path toward professional licensure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 0–4 years of relevant engineering, detailing, or design experience (internship and co‑op experience welcomed).
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting standards, and design fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain badging for access to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EIT certification or successful completion of the FE exam (or intent to pursue).
• Experience or coursework exposure to TEKLA Structures — training will be provided.
• Experience or coursework exposure to CAD platforms (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) — training will be provided.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication, welding, or machining processes.
• Genuine interest in the full engineering-to-fabrication-to-construction/erection lifecycle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an on‑site, office‑based position with our fabrication shop located on the same premises — your detailing work and the people building from it are never more than a short walk apart. Periodic field work at project sites in the local area is part of the role and will grow with your experience. You will operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment supporting both government and commercial aerospace clients, where schedule discipline and quality are paramount.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation and benefits package, structured mentorship under senior engineering staff, hands‑on training in TEKLA and CAD, and a front‑row seat to some of the most demanding and rewarding construction work in the country — the launch infrastructure powering America's spaceflight programs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JP Donovan Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

JP Donovan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, or veteran status.

ABOUT US

At JP Donovan Construction, each project is approached as a joint effort between the client, design and construction teams. This unified approach is made possible by the JP Donovan Construction team.