Mechanical Engineer - Cement and Minerals

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Accrued PTO

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of engineering experience. The role involves collaboration on technical project deliverables, including planning documentation, equipment specifications, and conducting feasibility studies. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and a Professional Engineer license. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with PTO and 401(k). The ideal applicant will have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering on multi-discipline project teams.
• Ability to provide preliminary design and cost estimates.
• Acts as Engineer-of-Record and reviews designs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and prepare quality technical project documents.
• Coordinate mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with project team members on technical deliverables.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-direction

Leadership skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

3D software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Cement and Minerals

Department: Mechanical

Reports To: Mechanical Director/Supervisor

Flsa: Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Travel Required: Up to 20%

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Management: No

EEO Statement: Professionals

Job Family: Professionals

A Little About Us

ZAP is a full‑service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the cement, mineral and material processing, mining, heavy industrial, and oil & gas markets. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full‑scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team‑centric approach to our work.

About Your Role

This is a hands‑on, full‑time position with day‑to‑day duties that include completing well‑defined mechanical engineering tasks within ZAP’s cement, mineral and material processing, mining, and heavy industrial projects. You will collaborate with project team(s) to complete deliverables in alignment with the project schedule, budget, and scope of work, or as assigned by the project manager or project engineer.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and prepare quality technical project documents to support projects. The technical documentation should be prepared in a timely and professional manner and responsive to customer needs. Responsible also for coordination of technical changes/revisions to all project documents.
• Coordinate and/or produce mechanical engineering deliverables, equipment specifications, technical descriptions and other technical inputs and documentation required for completion of the projects, as defined by the RACI model (Responsible, Accountable, Consultative, Informed), in alignment with ZAP standard processes and procedures.
  • Produce equipment sizing calculations
  • Prepare technical specifications or datasheets for main equipment and auxiliary machinery
  • Determine / review equipment capacities and specifications for main equipment and auxiliary machinery.
  • Technical reviews and evaluations of vendor proposals
  • Develop and review equipment flow sheets, equipment layouts and/or systems and stackups, plot plans, and general arrangement drawings
  • Manage creation of bill of materials and/or material takeoffs
  • Provide feedback on equipment vendor drawing reviews
  • Generate pipe and valve specifications for services such as plant air, pneumatic piping, water systems, etc.
  • Generate mechanical equipment lists, valve lists, line lists
  • Prepare mechanical contractor bid packages
  • Participate in site visits and meetings with clients
  • Engineering support of construction efforts
  • Ducts and chutes routing and design support, produce datasheets for quoting and purchasing
  • Feasibility studies
• Technical Collaboration – Collaborates with project team members on interdisciplinary technical deliverables, as defined by the RACI
  • Reviews deliverables with peers and supervisors.
  • Ensures quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures (intra‑ and inter‑disciplinary checks) are performed on deliverables generated.
  • Design Basis
  • PFD/P&ID generation, review, redlining
  • 3D modeling support and reviews
  • Produce project cost estimates
  • Reviews construction drawings and documents.
• Communicates with project team regarding overall project progress and status of mechanical‑specific deadlines and deliverables.
• Develop and improve knowledge of plant or facility processes and equipment to be better able to satisfy customers’ requirements.
• Other tasks as delegated or assigned by supervisor.

Work Hours and Availability

Work Week: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary with workload. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing discipline‑specific engineering on multi‑discipline project teams.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to provide preliminary design and cost estimates by estimating mechanical quantities and construction costs.
• Acts as Engineer‑of‑Record and reviews/seals designs created by other team members.
• Assists with training and mentoring of less experienced engineers and designers.
• Competent job knowledge and the ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
• Self‑direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables and timelines.
• Ability to support multiple efforts and track process against timelines.
• Ability to define problems, research and check facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
• Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Experience utilizing 3D software for reviewing layouts and detail designs, with modeling produced by other departments.
• Ability to add value to the team by being productive and helping less experienced team members understand tasks and how to meet the team’s needs.
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations

• The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action

• Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Typical office environment with significant distractions (staff, clients, vendors, phone, conversation, loud noises, interruptions).
• Employee regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employee occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; solves conflict without blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens without interrupting.
• Communication – expresses ideas verbally and in writing; good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects appropriate communication methods.
• Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.