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Mechanical Design Engineer

Cannon Corp
VENTURA, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

Description

You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

  

JOIN CANNON as a Mechanical Design Engineer in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA area. Ventura is located 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, with a backdrop of the Los Padres National Forest foothills and the scenic Pacific Ocean, Ventura has many miles of beaches and recreational parks. Its Mediterranean climate offers many year-round recreational and cultural opportunities.


MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

As part of a project team, and under the direction of a Project Manager, the Design Engineer performs engineering calculations and analyses and prepares plans, specifications, and estimates in connection with the design, construction, and operation of a variety of engineering projects. This may also include feasibility studies, research projects, and design projects.


MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

  • Conducts fluid hydraulic calculations to generate process data for instrumentation and equipment (pumps, compressors and turbines, steam generators, etc.) sizing and specification.
  • Develops PID’s, PFD’s, cause and effect charts, and process descriptions.
  • Works with Principal Engineers to complete any simulated heat and material balances.
  • Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of mechanical engineering projects.
  • Assists project manager with project management including proposals, scheduling, budgeting, and overall client satisfaction. Limited interaction with clients under the direction of Project Manager.
  • Coordinates with representatives of agencies, utility companies, vendors, material suppliers, and contractors to obtain information and guidance and make appropriate process and equipment selection.
  • Participates in project reviews (PIDs, HAZOP, 3D models) as part of design follow-up support.
  • Manages work within deadlines and budgets set by the Project Manager.
  • Updates the Project Manager on progress of work and informs them of problems and questions.
  • Travels to gather field data for designs and (or) supports construction, start-up, and commissioning activities at client facilities (typically within California).
  • Supports development of departmental procedures, workflows, design checklists, and other company standards.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college. Chemical or Mechanical focus strongly preferred.
  • Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam highly desirable. Engineer in Training (EIT) professional designation, a plus.
  • 0-3 years work experience in engineering. Specific experience in one or more of the following fields strongly preferred: oil & gas processing facilities; refineries; power generation; pipelines; water treatment; utility systems; fabrication; and process industries.
  • Familiar with applicable industry standard design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, etc.), a plus.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D piping modeling, AVEVA Engineering, or Microsoft 365 is a plus.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with peers, superiors, clients, and others in a dynamic and demanding work environment.
  • Good interpersonal skills and fluent in written and spoken English.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.


Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Salary : $33 - $48

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