Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

DSC Dredge, LLC; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSC Dredge, LLC in Louisiana seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical and structural design for dredging equipment, from concept through fabrication and commissioning.

You will manage schedules and budgets, mentor junior engineers, review drawings, and collaborate with fabrication, field teams, and vendors. Travel is domestic and limited, and a PE is preferred. A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience are required, with proficiency in AutoCAD or Inventor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of mechanical design experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel is limited.
• Experience reviewing drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or actively pursued.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and structural design of dredging equipment from concept through fabrication and commissioning.
• Manage project schedules and budgets; provide technical leadership to a small design team.
• Review engineering calculations and drawings; stamp drawings when required.
• Collaborate with fabrication, production, field service, vendors, and customers.
• Develop and execute testing plans; support field installation and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

DSC Dredge, LLC is a design and manufacturing company specializing in both custom and standard dredging equipment. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a critical role in leading the design and development of the mechanical and structural aspects of these projects. This position requires strong capabilities in managing project schedules, budgets, and a small design team. The design team consists of junior engineers and technical designers under the direct supervision of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Projects are managed from initial concept through fabrication, assembly, testing, and final commissioning. The role requires close collaboration with fabrication and production teams, field service technicians, vendors, and occasional direct interaction with customers. Projects typically range in value from less than $100,000 to more than $20 million and generally span approximately one year from inception to completion.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong capability in managing project-specific technical requirements, engineering schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate regularly with project management regarding schedules, budgets, risks, and technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers and technical designers.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and vendor-supplied documentation.
• Approval and issue of fabrication and construction drawings.
• Design and engineer mechanical systems and structural components for dredging equipment.
• Stamp engineering drawings when required.
• Support fabrication and production teams during equipment build and assembly.
• Develop and execute testing plans for dredging equipment.
• Actively preforming or participate in testing at DSC's facility
• Support field assembly, installation, and commissioning activities as required..
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum of 3+ years of mechanical design or engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or equipment-based environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or actively working toward licensure.
• Design experience with structural components, machine design, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, or comparable 2D/3D CAD software.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects, vendors, and field operations. (travel is very limited).
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when necessary to meet project schedules or operational demands.
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt, prioritize task, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Primarily office based with regular interaction in manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments.
• Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, machinery, dust, and fluctuating temperatures during shop or field support activities.
• May require occasional travel to vendor facilities, job sites, or customer locations.
• Position requires the ability to work safely around heavy equipment and industrial operations.