Mechanical Engineer – Industrial Utilities & Startup Lead

Vulcan-Elements; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC (soon Benson, NC) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, installation, commissioning, startup, and handover of critical mechanical and utility systems in a new manufacturing expansion.

You will work with EPCs, GC, and OEMs using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while advancing energy efficiency and reliability across chilled water, compressed air, and industrial gas networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in industrial settings.
• Experience with CAD tools and reading engineering drawings/technical specifications.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, specification, and installation of mechanical utility systems.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and internal teams on layouts, P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation of systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering documentation.
• Support procurement, cost tracking, and project reporting.
• Provide startup support and transition to operations teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC (soon Benson, NC) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, installation, commissioning, startup, and handover of critical mechanical and utility systems in a new manufacturing expansion.

You will work with EPCs, GC, and OEMs using AutoCAD, Inventor, and SolidWorks, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while advancing energy efficiency and reliability across chilled water, compressed air, and industrial gas networks.