Mechanical Engineer (EI)

SMSI Group - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MO

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

At SMSI, we believe in our employees. With above-average pay, extensive benefits, vocational training, and a family-based atmosphere, we are always looking for people seeking to improve themselves. Together our team strives to perform the best service possible for customers. We thrive on challenges and believe in fair compensation for dedication, detail, and professionalism. This position will be working with our teams and clients to solve problems, support projects, improve operations, and develop healthy business infrastructure. Springfield Mechanical Services, Inc (SMSI) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 34 years - energizing SMSI team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, project construction, equipment service, system inspections, technology, and control solutions. SMSI team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Working with teams and clients to solve problems, support projects, improve operations, and develop healthy business infrastructure
• Applying sound engineering principles on active projects
• Meeting deadlines and adhering to assigned scopes of work
• Participating in department/company meetings and development programs
• Learning to prepare, read, and interpret drawings and other project documents
• Gaining relevant field experience through job site visits
• Participating as part of a project team in a field and office environment
• Building professional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Utilizing industry software to develop engineering analyses and design drawings
• Developing Critical Listening skills
• Developing written and verbal presentation and communication skills
• Acquiring technical skills through training and firsthand experiences
• Manipulating and applying data to the analysis of real-world situations
• Reading, interpreting, and properly applying design Codes and Standards
• Developing critical thinking and practical application skills
• Learning practical application of engineering principles
• Learning administrative engineering procedures and protocols
• Developing formal reports and calculation documents
• Operating within an established job process and product quality framework

Requirements

• Completed a BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Prepared to take the Engineering Intern exam
• Demonstrated academic achievement, initiative, integrity, work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Proficient with word processing, PowerPoint, email, spreadsheets, and AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience with Revit or BIM preferred but not required
• Occasional travel to project sites and other areas may be required

Benefits

• Above-average pay
• Extensive benefits
• Vocational training
• Family-based atmosphere