Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Crane & Lifting Systems - Remote

Zen Sherpa LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Insurance

Disability Protection

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced mechanical designer specializing in cranes and lifting systems. This remote position targets engineers with over 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and support. Candidates must be proficient in SolidWorks or similar tools and comfortable with occasional travel to customer sites for project management and support. A robust benefits package is offered to support the team's well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Ability to travel :10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for cranes, lifting beams, hoists, and rigging systems.
• Create 3D models & drawings in CAD software.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage projects from concept to delivery — including fabrication and field support.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and fabrication teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and incident investigations.
• Support fabrication shops and field teams across the Houston region.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Project management

Collaboration skills

Travel 10%

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

📍Remote - USA Only | Targeting North Texas mechanical designers

Fort Worth's strong construction equipment and industrial manufacturing base makes this a great fit for engineers experienced with mobile equipment, cranes, and heavy mechanical systems.

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.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical design for cranes, lifting beams, hoists, and rigging systems
• Create 3D models & drawings in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• Run FEA, load calculations, and structural analysis
• Manage projects from concept to delivery — including fabrication and field support
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and fabrication teams
• Support testing, commissioning, and incident investigations
• Support fabrication shops and field teams across the Houston region

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in cranes, lifting systems, or heavy equipment
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or Creo
• 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

• Background in offshore, industrial, or construction lifting environments
• Experience generating work packs, test reports, and technical documentation for field execution
• Familiarity with cranes, hoists, lifting beams, gantry systems, or custom rigging solutions
• Exposure to FEA, data acquisition, or PLC-integrated mechanical systems

Work Environment

• Fully remote (USA only)
• Occasional travel to customers' facilities or field sites
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across fabrication and field operations

Benefits

We value our team's well-being and offer a robust benefits package to support your professional and personal growth:

• 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