Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
GFT is seeking a motivated Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join their dams & hydraulics team. The role involves supporting the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of water conveyance structures and includes responsibilities such as CAD modeling, field data collection, and preparing technical documents.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of mechanical equipment associated with water conveyance structures such as: dams, spillways, outlet works, and hydropower plants including large gates, valves, hydraulic oil systems, hoist equipment, and large steel piping
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and plan details for engineering projects
- Participate in field reconnaissance and collect field data, including performing field tests and measurements
- Support proposal teams and regularly interface with clients to deliver project outcomes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 0-3 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on water resources, hydraulic structures, structural engineering, hydraulic process piping, and/or hoist equipment
- Basic understanding, willingness, and ability to learn mechanical and structural engineering design principles
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- An Engineer-In-Training certification (EIT)
- Experience with 2D & 3D CADD, Autodesk products
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanism and assembly design
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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