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Mechanical Engineering Associate

Mesa Associates
Full-time
On-site
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

GIG General / Generation Industrial and Government

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Mesa seeks a Mechanical Engineer Associate who will work with other members of the engineering team to deliver projects of varying complexity and size for our fossil and hydro power generation and industrial clients. 

Daily tasks will include design support for additions and modifications to power generation and industrial related mechanical systems.

Education/Experience/Certification:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
  • 0 to 2 years of experience
  • EIT Certification is preferred

Minimum qualifications for this position also include:

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Well organized and self-motivated to complete tasks within agreed to schedules
  • Adherence to Mesa quality program Creative thinking and ability to judge between alternate solutions to provide the optimal solution
  • Safety consciousness and strict adherence to company and client safety standards
  • Ability to travel on a regular basis (primarily day trips, with some overnights) US citizen
  • Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and experience: BSME from an ABET accredited school
  • Familiarity power generating utility processes is preferred
  • Proficiency with industry standard mechanical analysis software, including Finite Element Analysis programs
  • Must be able to pass security background check.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documents such as design criteria, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
  • Assist in the definition of project objectives, preparation of design estimates, and definition of project requirements and routine design approaches.
  • Responsible for scoping, estimating, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects, which may have unique or complex technical or project execution requirements.
  • Performs technical and coordination checking review of deliverables and other project documents and ensures deliverables comply with company procedures and applicable design requirements.
  • Must be capable of preparing/checking calculations using engineering formulas and skills 
  • Should have experience with calculations using MathCAD and Excel.

BENEFITS FULL-TIME:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay 
  • Group Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(K) Matching Contribution
  • Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • 9/80 Work Schedule

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