Mechanical Engineer

Brooksource; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join an energy/industrial team working on large-scale projects, including midstream and downstream applications. You will focus on mechanical equipment sizing, piping components, and hands-on project execution from concept through commissioning.

The role requires 4–5 years of experience, strong collaboration with SMEs, designers, and trades, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical equipment sizing and selection.
• Understanding of piping systems and mechanical piping components.
• Experience on industrial, energy, manufacturing, or similar mechanical engineering projects.
• Strong ability to review engineering designs and identify potential issues or required changes.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, drafters, SMEs, and trades.
• Comfortable working independently, thinking on your feet, and developing solutions when project requirements change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from development through commissioning and services.
• Perform mechanical equipment sizing and selection based on project requirements.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical components and piping systems to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Review engineering designs and drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work closely with designers and drafters to provide technical direction and review updated drawings/models.
• Review and redline drawings when changes or corrections are required.
• Collaborate with SMEs, trades, electrical, automation, and structural engineering teams to develop project solutions.
• Support design changes and help determine practical solutions when project requirements evolve.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and other project stakeholders through email and project discussions.
• Help organize project work and ensure engineering deliverables are moving forward.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to the broader project team.
• Over time, gain exposure to clients, inspectors, and third-party stakeholders as project responsibilities expand.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support active projects and gain firsthand experience with equipment and installations.

Skills

4-5 years experience

Equipment sizing

Piping systems

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Review designs

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Energy / Industrial Projects

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting complex energy and industrial projects. This role will focus on mechanical equipment selection and sizing, piping components, technical problem-solving, and project execution across midstream and downstream applications.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 4–5 years of mechanical engineering experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside engineering SMEs, designers, drafters, trades, and other engineering disciplines.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn and grow with a small, rapidly expanding team while gaining hands-on exposure to large-scale projects for some of the world's largest technology companies and hyperscalers, including Meta and Google.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from application/solution development through project execution, commissioning, and services.
• Perform mechanical equipment sizing and selection based on project requirements.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical components and piping systems to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Review engineering designs and drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work closely with designers and drafters to provide technical direction and review updated drawings/models.
• Review and redline drawings when changes or corrections are required.
• Collaborate with SMEs, trades, electrical, automation, and structural engineering teams to develop project solutions.
• Support design changes and help determine practical solutions when project requirements evolve.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and other project stakeholders through email and project discussions.
• Help organize project work and ensure engineering deliverables are moving forward.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to the broader project team.
• Over time, gain exposure to clients, inspectors, and third-party stakeholders as project responsibilities expand.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support active projects and gain firsthand experience with equipment and installations.

Key Skillsets & Experience

Required / Strongly Preferred

• 4–5 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Experience with mechanical equipment sizing and selection
• Understanding of piping systems and mechanical piping components
• Experience working on industrial, energy, manufacturing, or similar mechanical engineering projects
• Strong ability to review engineering designs and identify potential issues or required changes
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, drafters, SMEs, and trades
• Comfortable working independently, thinking on your feet, and developing solutions when project requirements change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Ability to open and navigate SolidWorks files
• Comfortable rotating, zooming, and reviewing 3D models
• Full-scale 3D modeling/design experience is a plus, but is not required
• Experience with pressure testing / ASME-related mechanical applications
• Experience in energy, industrial, manufacturing, midstream, or downstream environments
• Experience working with commissioning or field services

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO Statement: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.