Engineer II Mechanical

Socket.dev; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Omaha Design Center. This role supports mechanical systems design, procurement, and construction activities for power generation and heavy industrial facilities, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and about two years of related experience, with strong communication, reading of drawings, and teamwork skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Approximately 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with power generation or heavy industrial projects preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and specification of mechanical systems for power and industrial facilities.
• Prepare equipment specs, data sheets, and inquiry packages for pumps, exchangers, tanks, piping.
• Participate in procurement activities including bid evaluations and vendor reviews.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Develop scopes of work, calculations, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with process, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation teams.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as layouts, P&IDs, and packages.
• Conduct site visits and field walkdowns to verify conditions.
• Read and interpret drawings and technical reports.
• Contribute to project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives under senior staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer II with experience supporting power generation, heavy industrial, or process facility projects for its Omaha Design Center.

The Mechanical Engineer II 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and specification of mechanical systems and equipment for power generation and industrial facilities.

• Assist in preparing equipment specifications, data sheets, and inquiry packages for pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and other mechanical equipment.

• Participate in equipment procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.

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

• Assist in the development of technical scopes of work, engineering calculations, and design documentation.

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

• Support the preparation and review of engineering deliverables such as equipment layouts, P&IDs, and mechanical design packages.

• Conduct site visits and field walkdowns to gather information, verify existing conditions, and support project development.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and vendor documentation.

• Contribute to meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

Qualifications

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

• Approximately 2 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.

• Familiarity with mechanical equipment commonly used in industrial facilities, such as pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems.

• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles and engineering design practices.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or early-career experience supporting power generation, industrial, or process facility projects.

• EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

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 and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.