Associate Mechanical Engineer

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At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The Associate Engineer will support our Mechanical and Plumbing engineering team on complex construction projects. This role is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who is eager to gain hands-on experience in system design, construction coordination, and project execution while working closely with mid-level and senior engineers.

Location: Cypress, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Support mid-level and senior engineers with system sizing, load calculations, equipment selection, specifications, and engineering plan production in compliance with company standards.
• Assist the Professional Engineer with system calculations and design efforts.
• Prepare drawings and project details under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Create project-specific budgets, including labor and material cost estimates.
• Perform material take-offs and assist with estimating.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals and assist with subcontract preparation under Project Manager supervision.
• Route and obtain approvals for subcontractor and material invoices.
• Coordinate and review Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and high-risk activities with the Safety Director and construction teams.
• Create, track, and manage RFI, Submittal, and Change Order logs.
• Maintain master drawing sets, logs, and project documentation.
• Monitor and log third-party testing, site access, and logistics plans.
• Assist with material deliveries and field coordination.
• Identify field issues and propose practical, cost-effective alternatives.
• Analyze problems and develop realistic, timely solutions while considering risk and cost impacts.
• Maintain accurate project records in document control and site management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge or experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Build / Procore.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.