Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Auxiliary Systems
Location: Janesville, WI (On-Site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and construction of auxiliary mechanical systems within a highly regulated engineering environment. This role will act as a key liaison between the design and construction teams, ensuring system designs are properly executed during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases. The engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and construction teams to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and coordinate stakeholder feedback on system design packages.
- Interface with the Procurement team to support vendor selection, design reviews, and fabrication contracts.
- Collaborate with equipment vendors on Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
- Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of auxiliary mechanical equipment.
- Perform owner’s acceptance reviews of vendor-supplied design documentation.
- Prepare and review test plans for factory and site acceptance testing of equipment.
- Act as a technical liaison between engineering design and construction teams during installation and commissioning.
- Address field inquiries and technical issues during construction.
- Conduct site walkdowns and inspections of installed equipment to verify proper installation and compliance with design specifications.
- Support system design documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and quality documentation.
- Provide schedule updates and coordinate with project controls on task progress.
- Manage multiple engineering tasks and small-scope project management responsibilities, including scheduling, planning, and resource coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional setting (10+ years preferred).
- Experience working in highly regulated environments or complex engineering projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of completion.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on engineering mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant project experience.
- Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code.
- Experience supporting engineering activities on active construction sites.
- Experience with structural design considerations for seismic loading.
- Familiarity with quality systems and engineering support for incoming inspection of custom equipment.
- Experience working within nuclear or similarly regulated quality systems.
- Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or AutoPipe.
