Hybrid Fleet Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Civil

R-2 Contractors, Inc.; Prineville (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off/ Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401kwith company match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a hands‑on Fleet Mechanical Engineer to enhance the design, reliability, and lifecycle performance of our construction fleet. You will collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Project teams, testing prototypes and delivering practical engineering solutions across multiple sites.

The role requires CAD capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel to project sites and shop locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aptitude with ability to analyze systems.
• CAD design experience and fabrication drawings ability.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites and shop locations.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to modify equipment to improve productivity, safety, reliability, or serviceability.
• Produce CAD models, drawings, and specifications suitable for fabrication.
• Field‑test prototypes and modify designs based on results.
• Maintain a hands‑on presence in R-2 shops and on active construction jobsites.
• Work cross‑departmentally with Fleet, Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and leadership.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

CAD design

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking a hands‑on Fleet Mechanical Engineer to enhance the design, reliability, and lifecycle performance of our construction fleet. You will collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Project teams, testing prototypes and delivering practical engineering solutions across multiple sites.

The role requires CAD capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel to project sites and shop locations.