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Mechanical Designer

Powell Industries, Inc.

Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Mechanical Designer supports product development by creating basic design drawings and documentation for assembly. The role works with mechanical engineering efforts and develops familiarity with materials, industry codes and standards, and electrical design. Work may include laboratory, shop, field, construction-site, or customer-facility environments. Powell manufactures products engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Drafting, requiredCAD, requiredInventor, required3D CAD, required

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED, required1 Year Design Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Summary

A Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating and designing mechanical systems, products, or

components using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They collaborate with engineers and project

managers to develop innovative and efficient designs, ensuring functionality, safety, and adherence to

industry standards. Mechanical Designers create detailed drawings, perform calculations, and conduct

simulations to test and validate designs. They may also assist in prototype development, manufacturing

processes, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Strong technical skills, creativity, attention to detail,

and knowledge of engineering principles are essential for success in this role.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist Mechanical Engineering efforts in product development process.

Create basic design drawings with assistance.

Create documentation to support assembly.

Gain familiarity with strengths of materials, steel and copper.

Gain familiarity with industry codes and standards.

Gain familiarity with electrical design.

Strive to keep current on the 'state of the art' in design specialty through periodicals, trade

magazines, and continuing education.

Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and

vendor products.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED.

Minimum 1 year of design experience in a manufacturing environment.

Basic drafting/CAD skills, Inventor, or 3D CAD software required.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills, Abilities & other Requirements

Working & Environmental Conditions

Generally, requires working in a climate-controlled environment.

Physical requirements include talking, hearing, reaching, and the ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

There will be some work in a laboratory and shop environments and exposure to the elements of our shop.

There will be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the general work to be performed. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual's competencies and customer requirements impact the actual role performed.

#LI-CAB

In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

How this job compares

Set against the 556 open Mechanical Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$77–108K/yr219 salary ranges
  • US median$35–45/hr91 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Mechanical Designer jobs in Texas and 556 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Designer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 471 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 190 of the 556 open Mechanical Designer jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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