Junior Mechanical Engineer

CACI International; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 47,900 - 95,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Financial benefits

Time-off benefits

Job summary

CACI International in Crane, Indiana, is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support engineering services and mechanical design projects. Responsibilities include generating mechanical drawings, writing specifications, and interfacing with teams.

Ideal candidates will have a BSME or related degree, experience with US Navy standards, and proficiency in CAD tools. Benefits include competitive compensation, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an ABET accredited university.
• Proficient in engineering design practices.
• Experience with US Navy or commercial ship design standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for mechanical design projects.
• Generate mechanical drawings and multi-view designs.
• Draft and prepare technical documents and specifications.

Skills

Ability to write reports

Interface with team members

Create CAD system models

Good verbal communication skills

Education

BSME, BSCE, BSAE or BSNA/ME

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services support including spec writing, design, mechanical calculations, outfitting design, marine drawing, work item development, SRD updates, cost estimates, ship checks, and other technical work document preparation in accordance with drawing standards and good engineering design practices.
• Generate mechanical drawings for use in mechanical systems and outfitting.
• Draft detailed multi‑view drawings of systems, machinery spaces, assemblies, and products.
• Draw finished designs from sketches utilizing solid models and layouts and other ship references for installation and removal.
• Learn Drafting Standards.

Required Qualifications

• BSME, BSCE, BSAE or BSNA/ME from an ABET accredited university.
• Ability to write clear reports and specifications.
• Ability to interface with team members, technical leads, and Project Managers.
• Ability to work alone on individual projects with minimal supervision and with other Engineering Disciplines on a team.
• Experience with US Navy and/or US commercial ship design standards.
• Ability to write white and point papers with minimal oversight.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create presentations, machinery arrangements/piping takeoffs in PowerPoint.
• Ability to create CAD system models and machinery arrangement in AutoCAD.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel ≤10% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting DOD programs or projects.

Pay Range

$47,900 - $95,600

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time‑off benefits.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.