Engineer III Mechanical

Zachry Group is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer III with experience supporting power generation, heavy industrial, or process facility projects for its Omaha Design Center.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the planning, design, procurement, and construction of mechanical systems and equipment for new and existing facilities. This position independently performs complex engineering assignments, develops solutions to technical challenges, and serves as a technical resource to less experienced engineers and designers.

• Design and specify mechanical systems and equipment for power generation and industrial facilities.

• Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, inquiry packages, engineering calculations, studies, and design documentation.

• Perform equipment procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations, vendor coordination, and vendor document reviews.

• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.

• Develop technical scopes of work and engineering packages for equipment and system modifications.

• Coordinate engineering activities with project teams, including process, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

• Serve as discipline engineer for small projects or major portions of larger projects.

• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as equipment layouts, P&IDs, mechanical design packages, studies, and technical reports.

• Review work products developed by less experienced engineers and designers.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineer I and Engineer II personnel.

• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and multidisciplinary project coordination activities.

• Conduct site visits, field walkdowns, troubleshooting efforts, and engineering assessments.

• Support proposal development, engineering estimates, schedule development, and project planning activities.

• Contribute to achieving project schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

• Approximately 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting: 

  • Simple cycle or combined cycle power generation projects; or
  • Heavy industrial, process, petrochemical, chemical, refining, manufacturing, or similar industrial facility projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, piping systems, and related mechanical equipment.

• Ability to independently execute engineering assignments and develop practical engineering solutions.

• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.

• Experience serving as the responsible engineer for project work scopes.

• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, or field execution activities.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands

• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems.

• Position will include visits to construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

Work environment

• The employee will work in a variety of environments, including offices, warehouses, and trailers or buildings located on active construction sites.

• Construction site noise levels may range from moderate to high.

• Construction sites may feature light- to heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, small to large industrial equipment, construction materials, communication devices, and hand or power tools.

• The employee will be exposed to active work areas with personnel standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and communicating, as well as audible alerts such as bells, whistles, and alarms.

• The employee must be able to safely navigate and function in dynamic construction and industrial environments while maintaining awareness of surrounding activities and hazards.

Zachry is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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