Mechanical Design Engineer I - Power Gen & CAD

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

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