The Planet Group is looking for Mechanical Engineer in Jackson, MI. This local job opportunity with ID 3677323991 is live since 2026-05-15 18:25:07.

Mechanical Engineer III

Location: Jackson, MI

Contract: 12 months

Responsibilities:

• Preparing specifications for purchases of mechanical equipment and materials and estimating material, labor, or construction costs for budget preparation for generation projects
• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential mechanical engineering projects and studies and provide technical support to other departments and personnel as needed
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities
• Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations
• Evaluate and review mechanical equipment and piping size and layouts
• Construction drawing reviews of P&ID, and equipment layouts
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and others to discuss existing or potential mechanical engineering products or projects and monitor project progress and budget, and prepare reports for upper management
• Equipment drawing and vendor submittal reviews
• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving mechanical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes
• Design, control, and implement mechanical systems and products and serve as the primary point of contact with clients for all mechanical engineering project matters. Manage the development and implementation of mechanical systems
• Complete site visits as necessary to support engineering and construction of the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, welding or industrial engineering from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 - 7 years Relevant experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical Engineering and technical skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail Experience with the design and specification of power generation fluid systems including steam, condensate, fuel gas, cooling water compressed air, and similar systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software