Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer – Hands-On Experience & Career Growth

Location: Birmingham, Alabama (McCalla Facility)
Type: Full-Time | Up to 25% Travel
Benefits: Family Medical, Paid Holidays, IRA, Performance Bonuses

Who We Are

Coalmont Engineering is a multi-disciplined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering firm specializing in custom automation, equipment design, and power distribution systems. We partner with some of the most respected companies in heavy industry—steel, paper, mining, automotive, nuclear, and more—to deliver innovative solutions that keep their operations running at peak performance. 

Our Birmingham-area facility (McCalla, AL) offers a full range of large city to rural living options, a short, low-traffic commute, and a team culture that emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

At Coalmont, engineers launch their careers in an apprentice-style environment, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship while quickly advancing into project leadership roles.

Why Join Coalmont?

We know that starting your career is about more than just a job—it’s about growth, mentorship, and real-world experience. At Coalmont, you’ll:

• Gain immediate exposure to diverse, high-impact projects.
• Be part of projects from concept through commissioning.
• Apply your skills to industrial-scale challenges across multiple industries.
• Work in a collaborative, apprentice-style environment with senior engineers.
• Learn at a velocity that outpaces your peers and other entry-level roles.
• Build a career path that leads to Senior Engineer and Project Engineer opportunities.

If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to learn by doing, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Do

Early Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical systems and equipment in SolidWorks/Inventor.
• Apply machining tolerances, weldment design, and design for manufacturability.
• Produce 2D/3D shop drawings and collaborate with fabrication teams.
• Support assembly, testing, and field commissioning.
• Update designs to “as-built” state and create customer manuals.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.

What You’ll Grow Into:

• Lead complex automation and construction projects.
• Interface directly with customers and present technical solutions.
• Take ownership of full project lifecycles from design through commissioning.
• Mentor future entry-level engineers as you advance into senior roles.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Integrity and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter mindset with motivation to gain real-world experience.
• Proven leadership ability, inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on a team.
• A drive to learn continuously and grow through hands-on challenges.

Preferred (not required):

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (Inventor or other 3D CAD tools considered).
• Knowledge of fits/tolerances, weldments, and design for manufacturability.
• Simulation or FEA experience a plus

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary + performance bonuses.
• Family medical coverage.
• Paid holidays and company-matched IRA.
• Professional mentorship and training.
• A career path designed for rapid growth and advancement.

The Work You’ll Impact

Projects include:

• Industrial automation and custom equipment design.
• Retrofits and modernization of heavy machinery.
• Manufacturing process improvements.
• Field commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Your contributions will directly support industries that power the economy.

Ready to start your career with a company that invests in your growth?
Apply today and join Coalmont Engineering’s high-performance team.