Our client is an established Industrial Refrigeration service firm seeking a Mechanical Engineer or Project Manager to join their team in Raleigh, NC. This is a direct hire opportunity for a candidate with a strong mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience managing projects. The ideal candidate is a self-sufficient, independent professional who is comfortable answering phones, traveling domestically, and working both in the office and in the field.
Job Responsibilities:
-Leverage mechanical engineering expertise to plan and execute projects involving climate control, refrigeration, and fluid systems. -Manage project scope, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion. -Act as a secondary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, maintaining clear and professional communication across channels. -Use CAD tools to produce, review, and update engineering drawings and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle. -Engage directly with customers to identify needs, resolve technical challenges, and keep projects aligned with expectations. -Support field operations through domestic travel as project needs arise, including site visits and client meetings. -Self-manage workload across multiple concurrent projects, operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Job Requirements:- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering or project management. - Solid technical foundation in refrigeration or a related discipline. - Working proficiency with CAD platforms for engineering design and documentation. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle client-facing phone interactions with confidence. - Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed; active U.S. passport required. - Prior experience working independently in technical roles involving troubleshooting or issue resolution preferred. - Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
