Mechanical Engineer I - On-Site with Travel & PE Path

Culligan Water; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Culligan Water seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to create and revise drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, develop submittals and technical packages, collect test data, and support customer projects from concept through startup.

The role is based in the office five days per week with up to 50% travel to customer sites, working under licensed PEs to gain qualifying experience toward PE licensure and EIT certification through the FE exam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of engineering, internship, co-op, laboratory, manufacturing, field service, or project experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, mechanical drawings, fluid systems, pumps, valves, piping, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to work under supervision of a PE, obtain EIT certification through FE exam, and pursue PE licensure.
• S. citizenship required; available on-site four days per week and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Update P&IDs, General Arrangement drawings, piping layouts, and fabrication details with revision control.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including submittals, BOMs, equipment lists, manuals, startup packages, and closeout documents.
• Support Global Accounts sales efforts with equipment selection, proposals, and technical responses.
• Travel to customer sites to assist with installation verification, startup, commissioning, and training.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Data collection & analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

P&ID drawing

Fluid systems

Job description

Culligan Water seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to create and revise drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, develop submittals and technical packages, collect test data, and support customer projects from concept through startup.

The role is based in the office five days per week with up to 50% travel to customer sites, working under licensed PEs to gain qualifying experience toward PE licensure and EIT certification through the FE exam.