Associate Mechanical Engineer

Harris Group thrives on providing expert engineering for some of today’s most complex challenges.  We are creative in our approach by delivering multi-discipline services across a wide range of project types. Our successes are directly related to high-quality collaboration, across all offices, expertise, and backgrounds.  Harris Group is a 100% Employee-Owned company with our eyes focused on the people in the company, the clients we serve, and the communities in which we live.

Harris Group is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our Charleston, SC region. This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Engineer to learn and grow! Harris Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a friendly, flexible, collaborative culture that values and supports professional development. 

What We Can Offer You

• Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all disciplines.
• Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes.
• Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals.
• A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery.

The Role

The Associate Mechanical Engineer position provides opportunities to problem-solve and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on varied and diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical Engineering and a passion to develop in the Mechanical discipline. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will work primarily on projects within the aerospace, industrial manufacturing, chemical/process, energy, and renewable energy sectors. Additional projects may include work on projects within life sciences, air and seaports, commercial development, and other business sectors.

The Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on complex designs and advance engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Perform mechanical design, working with other members of the mechanical staff, and coordinate with other disciplines on specific projects.
• Coordinate design with vendor supplied equipment.

The Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects.
• Ability to identify, interpret and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs.
• Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic. 
• EIT certification a plus.
• Ability to use a computer and computer software programs, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
• Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Drug Free Workplace
Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace.  For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000