Mechanical Engineer

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI); Minot (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Communications Inc. (LCI) is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to deliver design, analysis, and construction administration for facility infrastructure projects in the United States.

The role focuses on modernization, sustainment, restoration, and new construction of mechanical, plumbing, and energy systems. Responsibilities include ensuring drawings and installations meet strict regulatory, safety, and performance standards, reviewing submittals and RFIs, and coordinating with civil,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-approved program.
• Minimum 3 years of professional mechanical design/construction experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction administration and field QA oversight for industrial, commercial, and utility mechanical systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, project requirements, and cost estimates for facility design and construction.
• Review submittals, equipment data, drawings, and RFIs.
• Evaluate project claims and proposed design modifications.
• Conduct constructability and performance reviews during planning.
• Collaborate across civil, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Maintain project files, progress logs, and construction history archives.
• Develop project proposals, evaluations, and test plans.
• Facilitate project conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Track regulatory changes across federal, state, and institutional environmental statutes.
• Analyze business processes and provide strategic recommendations.
• Maintain clear communications with site teams, vendors, and leadership.

Skills

Mechanical mastery

Blueprint analysis

Project administration

Strategic problem solving

Safety & compliance

GIS

Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary

LCI is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Mechanical Engineer that will deliver specialized mechanical engineering design, systems analysis, and construction administration services for facility infrastructure projects. This position focuses on the modernization, sustainment, restoration, and new construction of critical mechanical, plumbing, and energy systems. The engineer ensures that technical drawings, physical installations, and operational parameters align with strict regulatory, safety, and facility performance standards.

Position Summary

LCI is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Mechanical Engineer that will deliver specialized mechanical engineering design, systems analysis, and construction administration services for facility infrastructure projects. This position focuses on the modernization, sustainment, restoration, and new construction of critical mechanical, plumbing, and energy systems. The engineer ensures that technical drawings, physical installations, and operational parameters align with strict regulatory, safety, and facility performance standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide construction administration and field quality assurance oversight for industrial, commercial, and utility mechanical systems.
• Formulate technical specifications, project requirements, and precise cost estimations for facility design and construction.
• Review mechanical submittals, equipment data, engineering drawings, and complex requests for information (RFIs).
• Evaluate project claims, field variance requests, and proposed mechanical design modifications.
• Conduct strict mechanical constructability and performance reviews during project planning stages.
• Offer specialized mechanical technical expertise while collaborating across civil, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Create and update administrative program files, project progress logs, and multi-year construction history archives.
• Develop project proposal documents, third-party technical evaluations, peer review files, and functional equipment test plans.
• Facilitate formal project conferences, community relations efforts, risk communication briefs, and stakeholder alignment meetings.
• Track and apply complex regulatory changes across changing federal, state, and institutional environmental statutes.
• Analyze business processes, research technical data gaps, and provide strategic reach-back recommendations for past initiatives.
• Maintain clear communications regarding technical objectives with site construction teams, vendors, and leadership.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-approved academic program.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in mechanical project design, mechanical facility construction, or project management.
• Security Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
• Citizenship: United States citizenship is strictly required.
• Licensing: Valid state-issued driver’s license to travel independently across local construction and job sites.

Skill & Certification Requirements

• Mechanical Systems Mastery: Deep understanding of commercial and industrial mechanical engineering concepts, fluid dynamics, plumbing, and energy management.
• Technical Blueprint Analysis: Proficient in reading and interpreting multi-layered mechanical blueprints, piping diagrams, and architectural drawings.
• Project Administration: Expert capability to plan, organize, and lead multi-disciplinary teams through complex mechanical system studies and construction life cycles.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Strong ability to negotiate complex technical adjustments when proposals challenge established concepts or require substantial resources.
• Safety & Compliance: Full understanding of safety practices, environmental regulations, mechanical codes, and inspection procedures within the construction industry.
• Software Tools: Mastery of administrative productivity tools including word processing, complex spreadsheet formulas, and data management software.
• Spatial Mapping Systems: Functional capability to interpret, reference, and navigate Geographical Information Systems (GIS).Highly proficient in business software applications (i.e.: Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to lead, guide, and mentor personnel and multi—task
• Position requires sitting, for long periods of time. (Sedentary Work)
• Most duties require extended use of a keyboard and computer monitor
• Extended Telephone Use
• May require lifting of 20-50 lbs
• LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled