Mechanical Project Engineer III
On-siteMarietta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Support experienced Mechanical Project Engineers in translating customer drawings and specifications into mechanical design deliverables, including 2D and 3D modeling, design checks, and equipment lists. Assist with spatial checks for clearance envelopes, maintenance access, and installation constraints while participating in basic clash reviews and system calculations. Help prepare engineering documentation, markups, and installation notes for project teams and site subcontractors, and maintain project document control in approved systems. Travel to project sites for surveys, installation support, and commissioning activities as needed. Work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop technical skills in airport baggage handling automation systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field
- 0–2 years of relevant work experience
- Strong willingness to learn mechanical project engineering in an active project environment
- Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including mechanics, machine design, materials, statics, dynamics, or related coursework
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and accept direction from experienced engineers and project leads
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to follow standards, procedures, checklists, and design guidance
- Proactive approach to asking questions, seeking clarification, and communicating when support is needed
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate status regularly
- Interest in airport baggage handling systems, logistics automation, industrial equipment, or construction/project execution
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed for training, project support, site surveys, installation support, and commissioning activities
Desired Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, capstone, or academic project experience involving mechanical design, automation, manufacturing, construction, robotics, material handling, or industrial systems
- Exposure to 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM coordination, or layout development
- Familiarity with engineering calculations, technical reports, or design documentation
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools
- Interest in learning safety, ergonomics, OSHA, building-code, and airport-specific design requirements
- Strong organizational skills and interest in project planning, scheduling, and deliverable tracking
- Curiosity about how mechanical systems are fabricated, installed, commissioned, and maintained
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with project team members
- senior design, manufacturing, construction, automation, or material-handling experience
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