Entry-level Mechanical Engineer supporting a Senior Mechanical Engineer on process equipment projects. Duties include specifying and reviewing vendor documents and bids for pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers; performing equipment and piping calculations; specifying materials for piping services; attending client/vendor/internal meetings; and conducting field surveys to collect data and interpret drawings and specifications.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with exciting and challenging projects within various industries for career development and growth.
ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for completing project specific objectives under direction of a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
- Specify, evaluate bids, and perform vendor document review for process equipment such as pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers.
- Perform calculations for equipment and piping.
- Specify Materials for process and utility piping services.
- Attend Client, Vendor, and internal team project meetings.
- Perform field surveys to collect required field data and assist with interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in the field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for completing project specific objectives under direction of a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
- Specify, evaluate bids, and perform vendor document review for process equipment such as pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers.
- Perform calculations for equipment and piping.
- Specify Materials for process and utility piping services.
- Attend Client, Vendor, and internal team project meetings.
Perform field surveys to collect required field data and assist with interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications in the field.
Salary/Pay Rate:
In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this Illinois position, Stress Engineer I, is between $75,400.00 and $106,163.20 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Benefits:
This position, Stress Engineer I, is eligible for participation in Zachry’s Total Employee Rewards Program, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and other ancillary benefits. This position is also eligible for participation in the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Similar Jobs
Energy
The Mechanical Engineer I provides technical support for plant operations, assists in project management, and collaborates with teams to troubleshoot and optimize processes.
Top Skills:
ExcelMS Office
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Sales • Software
Own and improve end-to-end payroll and partner operational processes across CX. Design scalable workflows, define SLAs and escalation paths, coordinate incidents, analyze data for trends and risks, and drive cross-functional process standardization using Zendesk, Slack, Asana, and related systems.
Top Skills:
AsanaJIRASalesforceSlackZendesk
Big Data • Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Energy
Handle incoming owner relations inquiries about revenue, land, division orders, JIB, A/R, and A&P. Log and follow up cases in a tracking system, build trusting client relationships, manage difficult situations calmly, provide accurate timely responses, and participate in cross-training.
Top Skills:
MS Office
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
