Mechanical Engineer - Cement and Minerals

ZAP Engineering; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,400; 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

ZAP Engineering in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a full-time position. This role involves completing mechanical engineering tasks on cement, mineral, and material processing projects while coordinating deliverables in alignment with project schedules.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree and a Professional Engineer License, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing discipline-specific engineering on multidisciplinary project teams required.
• Professional Engineer License required.
• Role acts as Engineer-of-Record and reviews/seals designs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prepare quality technical project documents.
• Coordinate and produce mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Communicates with project team regarding project progress.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Ability to use 3D software

Self-direction and responsibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Mechanical Engineer – Cement and Minerals
Department: Mechanical
Reports to: Mechanical Director/Supervisor
Location: Lakewood, CO 80215
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Day (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Travel: Up to 25%

Education: 4 Year Degree (Bachelor’s Degree required)
Salary Range: $104,000 – $140,400

EEO: Professionals
Job Family: Professionals

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/PID 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.

Qualifications

Position Level: Mechanical Engineer 3

Experience: 5+ years of experience practicing discipline‑specific engineering on multidisciplinary project teams required. Professional Engineer License required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Role Details: This role will provide preliminary design and cost estimates by estimating mechanical quantities and construction costs, as well as produce project cost estimates. In addition to the essential duties listed above, this position acts as Engineer‑of‑Record and reviews/seals designs created by other team members, as well as assists with training/mentoring less experienced engineers and designers. This position should have competent job knowledge and be able to adapt to changes in the work environment.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
• Self‑direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Able 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.
• Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Able to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to add value to the team by being productive, helping less experienced team members understand what tasks need to be completed and how to meet the team’s needs.

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

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

The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there is significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others. The employee regularly is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally requires to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must understand close, color, peripheral, depth vision, and adjust focus as needed for tasks.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Communication - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.