Senior Project Engineer

CT19; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CT19 in Loveland, CO is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex mechanical projects in a technically demanding environment. You will own technical direction from concept through delivery, coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in mechanical design, 2+ years in technical leadership, experience with FEA, GD&T, P&IDs, AutoCAD and 3D CAD (Inventor/SolidWorks). Nuclear or hazardous environments experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience.
• At least 2 years of technical leadership experience.
• Experience designing complex mechanical equipment, machinery or engineered systems.
• Nuclear, highly regulated or hazardous environment experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of engineering calculations including FEA, stress, fatigue and vibration analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, P&IDs, EFDs and MFDs.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical fabrication, manufacturing techniques, materials and engineering processes.
• Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks and associated data management systems.
• Understanding of quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001 and NQA-1.
• Professional Engineer status, or working towards achieving this, would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing complex mechanical engineering solutions and equipment designs.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers and project teams.
• Supporting design, analysis, manufacturing and testing activities.
• Working closely with fabrication and machine shop teams.
• Ensuring engineering work meets relevant quality, safety and industry standards.
• Supporting projects involving complex machinery and hazardous environments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

FEA analysis

Stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Vibration analysis

GD&T

P&IDs

EFDs

MFDs

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Data management

ISO 9001

NQA-1

Manufacturing

Education

ME degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects in a highly technical and innovative environment?

We are working with a leading engineering and technology organisation specialising in remote handling solutions, specialty engineering and technical services for hazardous environments. The business supports major OEMs and research organisations working at the forefront of advanced clean energy and next-generation nuclear technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to take technical ownership of complex engineering projects and lead the development of innovative mechanical solutions throughout the full project lifecycle.

The Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support the development of engineering solutions from concept through to delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.


• Developing complex mechanical engineering solutions and equipment designs.


• Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineers and project teams.


• Supporting design, analysis, manufacturing and testing activities.


• Working closely with fabrication and machine shop teams.


• Ensuring engineering work meets relevant quality, safety and industry standards.


• Supporting projects involving complex machinery and hazardous environments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 6+ years of mechanical design experience.


• At least 2 years of technical leadership experience.


• Experience designing complex mechanical equipment, machinery or engineered systems.


• Nuclear, highly regulated or hazardous environment experience would be advantageous.


• Knowledge of engineering calculations including FEA, stress, fatigue and vibration analysis.


• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, P&IDs, EFDs and MFDs.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical fabrication, manufacturing techniques, materials and engineering processes.


• Experience using AutoCAD and 3D CAD software, such as Inventor, SolidWorks and associated data management systems.


• Understanding of quality assurance standards such as ISO 9001 and NQA-1.


• Professional Engineer status, or working towards achieving this, would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

This organisation offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects supporting the future of clean energy and advanced technology.

You'll join a collaborative engineering environment that values:

• Innovation and curiosity


• Technical excellence


• Initiative and problem-solving


• Work-life balance

The role operates on a 9/80 schedule, giving employees every other Friday off.

Candidates must be located within commuting distance of the office.

If you're a Senior Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take on complex, technically challenging projects within a growing and innovative industry, we'd love to hear from you.