Design Engineer I, Mechanical

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Providence is 100% employee owned; the ESOP serves as a retirement plan by holding tax‑free investments on behalf of employee‑owners.
• 401(k) Retirement Program with company match
• Medical / prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation
• Eleven paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Flex time
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional registration & licensure reimbursement
• Professional development education

Job Summary

The Design Engineer I, Mechanical will complete routine engineering work on projects of varying sizes under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Adopt a positive attitude of accountability by providing reliable, constructible, affordable, and timely solutions (RCAT) resulting in Providence being the Engineer of Choice.
• Perform routine or entry‑level engineering tasks neatly, accurately, and efficiently to meet budget hours estimate provided by supervisor.
• Prepare engineering calculations and minor designs while developing skills to take the professional engineer exam for licensing.
• Work on multiple, concurrent projects for various project managers, and sometimes for other branches.
• Document project experience for NCEES record to facilitate future licensure.
• After gaining experience, prepare hours estimates for project proposals for use by project manager.
• Develop communications skills through correspondence and coordination with internal clients.
• Attend design meetings, construction meetings, and site visits with experienced engineer.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education webinars and education sessions.
• Participate in networking and Young Professionals events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering with mechanical emphasis, or a closely related field (required).
• Completion and passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) – preferred.
• 0–2 years of related experience as a student intern, or employment experience as an Engineer‑in‑Training – highly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or similar company‑approved mechanical analysis software in concert with hand‑written calculations.
• Ability to present hand‑written calculations in an organized and legible manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software to maintain accurate project records.