Mechanical Engineer II

U.S. Energy; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Energy in Wisconsin seeks a mechanical engineer to deliver design services across the project life cycle under supervision from senior engineers. You will contribute to developing components and system concepts and support across stages of the project.

You will read and create P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, and 3D models using AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and Plant 3D, while applying NFPA, API, and ASME standards to ensure compliance and quality during permitting and final inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
• 2–4 years’ experience as an electrical engineer or related position.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain broad product knowledge and understand departmental procedures.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and guide their efforts.
• Develop mechanical components and system concepts meeting requirements.
• Read and create P&IDs, PFDs, layouts and piping isometrics using AutoCAD products.
• Model/assemble parts in 3D using Inventor, Revit and Plant 3D.
• Select tanks, valves, pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Apply NFPA, API and ASME standards to ensure design compliance.
• Perform calculations and check drawings and calculations.
• Develop and execute design verification test plans.
• Participate in design reviews and complete as-built updates.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

P&IDs

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

ASME standards

Mentoring

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD MEP

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

To perform mechanical engineering design services and other related mechanical development support throughout all stages of the project life cycle with some supervision from other senior engineers.

To perform mechanical engineering design services and other related mechanical development support throughout all stages of the project life cycle with some supervision from other senior engineers.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a broad and in-depth product knowledge base along with full understanding of all departmental procedures.
• Help coordinate, mentor, and guide less experienced engineers’ efforts
• Develop mechanical components and system concepts that satisfy business and compliance needs/demands.
• Ability to read, review and create P&IDs, PFDs, layout drawings and piping fabrication isometric drawings using various AutoCAD products such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Ability to model/assemble parts/components in 3D using various AutoCAD products such as Inventor, Revit and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Provide selection and specifications of tanks, valves, pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Apply necessary NFPA, API and ASME standards to ensure design compliance in the project permitting stage to final inspections.
• Perform calculations
• Checking and approval of drawing packages and calculations
• Develop and execute mechanical design verification test plans per requirements specifications to ensure prototypes meet design requirements.
• Participate in design reviews for projects to ensure quality design output.
• Complete all as-built updates to drawings upon completion of projects.
• Maintain the drawing database and vault to ensure a consolidated record of all projects is kept.
• Confer with engineering management and project engineers on problems encountered and questions arising on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARD CORPORATE DUTIES:

• Actively participates in Lean and strategic planning
• Support corporate efforts for safety and government compliance
• Support and follow all corporate policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology is required for this position
• 2 – 4 years’ experience as an electrical engineer or related position
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

Preferred:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to build positive business relationships
• Possess strong analytical skills and strong knowledge of mechanical design
• Good listener with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Action oriented, self-motivated
• Able to deal with a variety of people and situations in a positive and open minded manner
• Well organized and represent the company in a professional manner
• Ethical and trustworthy
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

DIVISION

U.S. Energy

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

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