Mechanical Field Engineer

Zachry Group; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem allowance

Job summary

Zachry Group is looking for a Field Mechanical Engineer to join its Omaha team. The successful candidate will monitor construction activities and work closely with crews to ensure projects are executed according to specifications.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to travel to various construction sites across the USA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training certification or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Ability to travel to construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings and ensure installations follow design.
• Coordinate on requests for information with contractors.
• Collaborate with team on project tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Piping design and installation

Field-erected tank installations

ASME B31.1

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a Field Mechanical Engineer to join its collaborative team in Omaha, NE. The ideal candidate will work on construction sites and be responsible for monitoring construction activities associated with building industrial facilities. This hands‑on role requires strong technical skills and often involves working closely with construction crews and resolving issues that arise during construction. This position covers locations in the East Coast, Central Region, and Gulf Coast of the USA and requires frequent travel to oversee construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Experience with shop and field‑erected tanks and piping design/installation.
• Review construction drawings and specifications, and ensure the contractor performs installations according to the design documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and home‑office engineers on the contractor's request for information.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training certification or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Experience with field‑erected tank installations.
• Experience with piping design and installation.
• Experience with ASME B31.1.
• Ability to travel and work from the construction site; a per diem allowance will be provided.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written).

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat, and software systems.
• Position will include work at construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and work boots.

Work Environment

• Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse, and trailer or building on construction sites.
• On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells, whistles, and alarms.

Zachry is dedicated to providing a SAFE and drug‑free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.