Mechanical Engineer

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Chesterfield, MO. The role involves designing less complex mechanical tasks under supervision and assisting with larger assignments, stress analysis, and piping specifications.

You will contribute to on-site startup, cost studies, and material take-offs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and maintain engineering standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant industrial mechanical engineering experience.
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of piping materials, valve sizing and supports.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of less complex mechanical engineering tasks under close supervision.
• Assist in larger, more complex mechanical assignments.
• Provide on-site startup support.
• Assist in stress analysis, construction specs, material procurement specs, calculations and piping estimates.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient approaches.
• Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs.
• Create detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
• Assist drafting group in resolving layout and detailing problems.
• Consult with design leaders to ensure smooth information flow for project deadlines.
• Review vendor drawings for mechanical input.
• Assist with flexibility and stress analysis of piping systems.
• Assist in selecting piping specialty items.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD drafting software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Mechanical EngineerApply: Chesterfield, MO: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-001101# What You'll Be Doing**Job Scope:** Generally responsible for performing routine design of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This level will assist in the design of larger and more complex mechanical engineering assignments. This work will be performed under close supervision.**Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:*** Familiarity and use of department design and drafting standards.* Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.* On-site assistance during startup.* Assisting in accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations and piping estimates.* Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.* Producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.* Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by drafters/designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.* Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.* Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.* Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for mechanical input.* Assist with flexibility and stress analysis of piping systems.* Assist in selecting piping specialty items.# Ideal Background**Education:** Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required.**Registration:** Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred. Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility.**Experience:** This position requires 1+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:*** Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.* Knowledge of design standards and codes.* Knowledge, application and specification of piping materials.* Knowledge of manual valve sizing, use and application.* Knowledge of application of piping supports and restraints.* Development of piping material and material procurement specifications.* Perform flexibility and stress analysis of less complex piping systems.* Design of less complex process and utility piping systems.* Select piping specialty items given the design criteria.* Sizing of compressible fluid piping systems.* Identification of need, application and specification of safety valves and devices to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping systems.* Identification of need, application and specification of steam traps and liquid drainers.* Estimating piping related construction quantities of less complex systems from conceptual documents.* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.* Good communication skills, both verbal and written.* Good presentation skills.* Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with close supervision.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.# Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.