Engineer I – Mechanical Design -- 4P/776
Position: Engineer I – Mechanical Design
Location: Atlanta, Ga 30339
Duration: 1 Year
Client: Southern Company Services
Job Summary
Southern Company Services is seeking an Engineer I to support mechanical engineering design and construction activities for power generation and industrial facilities. This entry-level engineering position is ideal for candidates with 0–5 years of experience who have hands-on experience with mechanical drawing walkdowns, P&ID markups, and CAD drafting . The selected candidate will assist with engineering design, construction packages, material estimates, and contractor oversight while ensuring compliance with Southern Company engineering standards and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles to support the design and construction of power generation and industrial projects.
- Perform field walkdowns and mark up mechanical drawings and P&IDs to reflect existing conditions and design changes.
- Develop and revise mechanical P&IDs using CAD software .
- Prepare engineering calculations, construction packages, specifications, and material estimates.
- Develop design alternatives and support project planning activities.
- Review contractor engineering packages and perform quality assurance reviews.
- Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution.
- Utilize engineering software and CAD applications to develop technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Southern Company engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry regulations.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to deliver successful projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- 0–5 years of engineering experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or related industries.
- Experience performing field walkdowns and marking up mechanical drawings and P&IDs .
- Experience using CAD software to create and modify mechanical P&IDs .
- Basic understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in power generation , heavy industrial, manufacturing, or utility environments.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar CAD platforms.
- Experience supporting construction, maintenance, or plant engineering projects.
- EIT (Engineer in Training) certification is a plus.
Preferred Skills
Mechanical Engineering • P&IDs • CAD • AutoCAD • Mechanical Design • Engineering Drawings • Field Walkdowns • Power Generation • Heavy Industrial • Construction Support • Material Estimating • Quality Assurance • Technical Documentation • Plant Engineering • Safety Standards