U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-2141.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Mechanical Engineers

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

What this job is about

Ensure the design and functionality of mechanical systems meet specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Read technical drawings
Interpret blueprints and schematics to understand design specifications.
2
Research mechanical products
Evaluate and design mechanical systems to meet operational requirements.
3
Confer with engineering teams
Collaborate with engineers to resolve system malfunctions and implement procedures.
4
Investigate equipment failures
Diagnose issues in mechanical systems and recommend corrective actions.
5
Oversee installation and maintenance
Ensure that mechanical systems are installed and maintained according to specifications.

Tools used in this work

Adobe IllustratorAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitBentley MicroStationCC++ChefDassault Systemes SolidWorksESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPerlPuppetPythonRSAP softwareShell scriptTeradata DatabaseThe MathWorks MATLABTrimble SketchUp Pro

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.