Junior Mechanical Engineer - CEMS & Power Plant Systems

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support a utility client in Virginia, focusing on Air Emissions Monitoring Group and CEMS-related projects. The role involves drafting, equipment layouts, and modifying plant systems at power facilities.

Daily tasks include creating and revising AutoCAD drawings, developing mechanical layouts, and conducting field walk-downs with senior engineers and operations teams. Occasional travel to generating stations in Virginia is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• 0–3 years engineering experience (internships/co-ops accepted).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to generating stations and plant sites in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop equipment layouts, piping drawings, mechanical details, and as-built documentation.
• Support projects involving air emissions monitoring equipment and plant systems.
• Conduct field walk-downs at power generation facilities to collect measurements.
• Work with senior engineers, environmental specialists, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Review drawings and documents for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support project planning, scope development, cost estimates, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Willingness to travel

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or plans

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support a utility client in Virginia, focusing on Air Emissions Monitoring Group and CEMS-related projects. The role involves drafting, equipment layouts, and modifying plant systems at power facilities.

Daily tasks include creating and revising AutoCAD drawings, developing mechanical layouts, and conducting field walk-downs with senior engineers and operations teams. Occasional travel to generating stations in Virginia is expected.