ME Engineer; Fuel Oil Systems

ME Engineer (Fuel Oil Systems)

Danbury, CT, USA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000 per year (Estimated pay)

Benefits Offered:
Dental, Life, Medical, Retirement, Vision

We are a family owned and operated company in business since 1920, where you can make a difference.

Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury, CT. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design fuel oil handling skids for emergency generators and commercial boiler systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with project managers in execution of projects.
• Be responsible for complete and accurate project engineering design.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement, including project drawings and bill of materials.
• Size and select components for liquid fuels.
• Utilize Solid Works to create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Generate fabrication BOMs using ERP systems.
• Assist field service engineers in fuel oil equipment startups.
• Improve existing manufactured products and manufacturing techniques.

• Minimum of BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred, but willing to train the right individual.
• Proficiency in Solid Works (parts, sheet‑metal, assemblies, and drawings) is preferred.
• Some experience with Draft Sight, AutoCAD, or similar for 2D drawings of schematics.
• Design knowledge of fuel oil handling and piping systems is preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

With over 100 years of industry history, Preferred is uniquely positioned to partner with you to reduce emissions and increase efficiencies to meet future sustainability targets. Our expertise ranges from fuel oil handling systems and components, boiler instrumentation and controllers, cutting‑edge remote monitoring systems, low‑ and ultra‑low‑NOx burners, renewable and bio‑fuel burners, specialty combustion applications like waste fuel, and nuclear power plant outage reduction tools and components.