Mechanical Engineer

IKG USA LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG USA LLC in Austin, TX, is seeking a detail‑oriented engineer to oversee structural design inputs and detailing for steel projects. You will interface with customers during engineering and detailing, review contracts, and prepare precise 3D/2D drawings to support fabrication and installation.

Main duties include material take-offs, coordinating scope changes, RFIs, and ensuring deliverables align with budget and schedule. Travel occasional, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Industrial or Construction Engineering.
• 2+ years in estimating and detailing of Structural Steel for commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customer during engineering and detailing phase.
• Review contracts and establish scope with exclusions.
• Provide or coordinate scope changes to sales and customers.
• Perform detailed material take-off including welding work.
• Coordinate with customers to set deliverables sequencing.
• Develop RFIs and review project status with changes.
• 3D and 2D modeling, drafting, and checking of drawings.
• Travel occasionally as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external detailing teams.

Skills

Detailing

3D Modeling

2D CAD

3D CAD

Client interface

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Industrial or Construction Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

Overview

IKG is the leading manufacturer of bar grating for a variety of industries: including industrial, architectural, government, safety and more. Since 1902, IKG has maintained its’ position by having a dedication towards quality materials, improving technologies, and providing exceptional customer service. You will part of an experienced team working closely with the customer, helping ensure all projects are a success. From inquiry to installation, IKG prides itself in Forging Partnerships and creating products that with stand the test of time.

Summary

Oversee Structural design inputs, identify scope of work, preparing detail grating fabrication drawings. Upon project award, perform Detailing, drafting, 3D Modeling & checking as applicable for the Project. Partner with Sales & Operations team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer during the engineering / detailing phase of the project.
• Review contract documents, establish scope of items along with any applicable exclusions.
• Provides or coordinates scope changes to sales and customer.
• Performs detailed material take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
• Obtain clarifications from customers as needed for clarifying scope items.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings as required.
• Coordinate with customers to establish sequencing and priority of deliverables.
• Develops or manages requests for information (RFI’s).
• Coordinate customer provided structural 3D models for applicable items.
• 3D & 2D modeling, drafting, and checking of drawings.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables in alignment with project schedules.
• Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
• Reviews for contract additions and deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items.
• Checks project status upon receipt of changes and evaluates impact.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Coordinate with inside / outside detailing groups where required.
• Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
• Occasional short-term travel may be necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs.

Requirements

• Education: REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Industrial or Construction Engineering preferable.
• Experience: 2+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects, preferable.C.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent Technical SkillsExcellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must have customer-oriented approach to business situations