Mechanical Project Engineer

Innovate

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Competitive salary + bonus program

Hands-on projects and real ownership

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a hands-on Mechanical/Project Engineer to join their team in Pennsylvania. This dynamic role involves designing and building chemical systems, with opportunities to see projects from concept to operation. Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering and thrive in collaborative settings, tackling various engineering challenges.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in chemical plant or skid system design preferred.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
Willingness to travel up to 5% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

Design custom systems using Autodesk Inventor in 2D and 3D.
Conduct DFMEAs to improve reliability.
Prepare Bills of Materials and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Design

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

This range is provided by Innovate. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Innovate

Mechanical/Project Engineer | $80K–$120K | On-site in PA | Relocation offered

From R&D-scale chemical systems to full pilot plants, we engineer, build, and optimize custom equipment and processing systems.

We’re looking for a Mechanical/Project Engineer who thrives on variety, ownership, and problem-solving. This is a hands-on, dynamic role ideal for someone who wants to see their work go from 3D model to real-world operation.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

Use Autodesk Inventor to design custom systems, components, and skids in 2D and 3D
Design instrumentation systems for chemical processing applications
Conduct DFMEAs and risk assessments to improve reliability and prevent issues early
Design ASME and non-code pressure vessels (a big plus!)
Specify pumps, valves, and process control systems for seamless integration
Review and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) with process and controls engineers

Project & Fabrication Support

Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation
Coordinate with in-house fabrication teams to ensure quality and accuracy
Inspect work for weld quality, assembly precision, and spec compliance
Support process engineering efforts: simulations, troubleshooting, and system optimization
Get involved in commissioning R&D systems and pilot plants
Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering, quality, and safety
Tackle a variety of ad-hoc tasks — it’s part of working in a fast-moving, agile team

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