Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace & Industrial

Planet Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial to lead mechanical design from concept through final drawings for diverse facilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing production drawings, applying engineering concepts, performing field measurements, and compiling data for client presentations. Strong CAD/BIM and communication skills are essential; FE/EIT preferred. Direct hire, market-based compensation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of experience.
• FE exam completed with relevant experience.
• Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in office software; CAD, BIM, and rendering tools.
• EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design from concept through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for diverse facilities.
• Design mechanical components per project requirements.
• Apply engineering concepts, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile project data as needed by project managers.
• Update drawings in CAD-related software to verify corrections.
• Prepare information for client presentations and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections and measurements for clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

EIT certification (preferred)

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

FE exam completed

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

CAD software

2D/3D CAD modeling

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial
Location(s): San Diego, Brea, Los Angeles (California)
Contract length: Direct Hire
Pay: Compensationdiscussions are handled directly with qualified candidates during the interview process. You can assume market pay for these roles and our base and bonuscompensationpackage will meet the requirements.

Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program, successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and minimum 2 years of mechanical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.

Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Industrial Description

• Perform mechanical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design mechanical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies strong knowledge of commonly used mechanical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the mechanical engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.