Junior Mechanical Engineer (REMOTE - Raleigh-Durham)

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and maintenance of critical systems. This remote position will require travel in the Raleigh-Durham area and demands a creative problem-solver with a strong engineering foundation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be proficient in relevant software. Join a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with 0-2 years experience; internships preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Physical ability to walk sites, carry equipment, and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze designs and specify functional requirements.
• Conduct surveys and troubleshooting tasks on project sites.
• Work independently and as part of a team on engineering projects.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Proficiency with MS Project

CAD

Energy Management

BIM

Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Project

Visio

Job description

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Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in the engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber‐attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast‐growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

The Work

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as an engineering consultant and technical expert on mission-critical infrastructure, systems, and equipment. You will apply professional knowledge of scientific and engineering concepts, principles, phenomena and relationships to assess specific requirements, delineate appropriately engineered designs, and develop preliminary and final design plans, engineering specifications, cost estimates and procurement packages in support of the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical. electrical, plumbing, utility and mission critical systems and equipment.

This position is REMOTE but requires occasional local travel in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. Only candidates in the area will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify functional requirements.
• Design and test components.
• Analyze designs.
• Integrate components.
• Evaluate overall design effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.
• Design, analyze, configure, test, and troubleshoot systems.
• Provide project engineering/program management support.
• Offer development and evaluation support.
• Deliver engineering/life cycle support of a complex nature in a narrow area of specification.
• Conduct surveys and investigations at project sites to secure necessary data prior to initiating design work.
• Exhibit creativity, motivation, persistence and versatility.
• Disseminate information both in writing and verbally, explaining complex technical information clearly to engineers, contractors, and facility/owner staff across all communication platforms.
• Work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain the highest professional standards.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or directly related field.
• This is an entry-level role; it requires 0-2 years of experience. Some experience or related internships preferred.
• Must be proficient with the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have proficiency with MS Project, Visio, CAD, BIM, Energy Management or Modeling.
  
  

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
  
  

Physical Considerations

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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