Junior mechanical engineer Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Austin, TX.

Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Work Location : Austin, TX (+travel, site visits)

Duration : Full time

Education / Experience Required :

• BS. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
• PE. required.
• 2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and / or other mechanical equipment / systems / processes.
• Project Management and / or Field Investigation experience required Strongly preferred.

Job Description & Responsibilities :

Provides failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Evaluates injury, equipment, and property damage claims caused by alleged issues with products, heavy equipment, machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems. Provides oral and written reports of findings, technical guidance to clients, and, when needed, expert testimony.

Essential Job Functions

Required Education and Certifications

Required Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. accident sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employee may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

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