Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Crane & Lifting Systems (Remote)

Zen Sherpa LLC; Peoria (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous time off

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Disability protection

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a remote role focused on mechanical design of cranes and lifting systems. This position requires a deep understanding of welded steel structures and effective collaboration with fabrication and field teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in SolidWorks or similar tools. Competitive compensation and benefits included, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo is essential.
• Experience with load calculations, stress analysis, and FEA is required.
• Experience with load calculations, stress analysis, and FEA.
• Familiarity with API, DNV, ABS, or ASME B30.5 lifting standards.
• Ability to collaborate with fabrication, field, and inspection teams.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Ability to travel 10%

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for cranes and lifting systems.
• Develop models and fabrication drawings.
• Perform structural analysis and support load testing.
• Support load testing, commissioning, inspections, and incident investigations
• Partner with fabrication shops in Houma and the Gulf Coast region to ensure manufacturability
• Produce engineering documentation including work packs, test plans, and technical reports
• Provide field support for troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades
• Ensure compliance with API 2C, DNV, ABS, ASME B30.5, and other lifting standards

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Welded steel structures

SolidWorks

Load calculations

Stress analysis

API and DNV compliance

Field collaboration

U.S. citizenship or Green Card

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Overview

Remote - USA Only | Gulf Coast Lifting & Mechanical Systems. We\'re searching for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in cranes, lifting systems, and heavy mechanical handling equipment. If you\'ve worked in the Gulf Coast Oil & Gas corridor—especially with companies like Altrad Sparrows, NOV, Danos, Gulf Crane Services, or Chet Morrison—you\'ll feel right at home. This role focuses on designing, analyzing, and supporting offshore and industrial lifting equipment, including cranes, hoists, winches, lifting beams, spreader bars, and welded steel structures. You\'ll collaborate closely with fabrication shops, field technicians, and customer operations teams across the region. This is a remote role open to candidates located within the 48 contiguous United States, with occasional travel (at least 10%, approximately one week per quarter) to customer sites, fabrication facilities, or field locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for cranes, hoists, winches, and custom lifting systems
• Develop 3D models, fabrication drawings, and weldment packages in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• Perform load calculations, structural analysis, and FEA for lifting and handling equipment
• Support load testing, commissioning, inspections, and incident investigations
• Partner with fabrication shops in Houma and the Gulf Coast region to ensure manufacturability
• Produce engineering documentation including work packs, test plans, and technical reports
• Provide field support for troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment upgrades
• Ensure compliance with API 2C, DNV, ABS, ASME B30.5, and other lifting standards

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment
• Strong background in welded steel structures, rigging components, and mechanical handling equipment
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• Experience with load calculations, stress analysis, and FEA
• Familiarity with API, DNV, ABS, or ASME B30.5 lifting standards
• Ability to collaborate with fabrication, field, and inspection teams
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Ability to travel 10%

Bonus Experience

• Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
• Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
• Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation

Preferred Experience

• Prior work at Altrad Sparrows, NOV, Danos, Gulf Crane Services, Edison Chouest, or similar
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, winches, cylinders, or power units
• Field commissioning or offshore mechanical experience
• Experience writing work packs, test procedures, and lifting plans
• Exposure to PLC-integrated mechanical systems

Work Environment

• Fully remote (USA only)
• Based in Houma, LA, with occasional travel to customer sites, fabrication shops, or offshore locations
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, fabrication, and field operations

Why Join Us?

We design and support mission-critical lifting equipment used across the Gulf Coast\'s most demanding environments. You\'ll work with a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and engineering excellence—and you\'ll have a direct impact on equipment that keeps offshore operations moving.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: An attractive base salary and retention and performance bonuses, commensurate with experience
• Generous Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, and flexible time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan to secure your future
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Disability Protection: Short-term and long-term disability plans for peace of mind