Engineer I Mechanical

Zachry Group • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Zachry Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support power generation, heavy industrial, or process facility projects for its Omaha Design Center. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, this role supports the planning, design, procurement, and construction of mechanical systems and equipment for new and existing facilities. The engineer works under the direction of experienced engineering staff and contributes to project schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.

The position involves assisting with mechanical system and equipment design, preparing specifications and procurement documentation, reviewing vendor materials, developing engineering calculations and design documents, and coordinating with other engineering disciplines. Site visits and field walkdowns are also required to gather information and verify existing conditions.

The employee will work across offices, warehouses, and buildings or trailers at active construction sites. Site work requires mobility on the ground and at heights, use of personal protective equipment, and the ability to safely navigate active, changing industrial and construction environments. Construction sites may have moderate-to-high noise, equipment, vehicles, materials, tools, and audible alerts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0–2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles and engineering design practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience supporting power generation, industrial, or process facility projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment commonly used in industrial facilities, including pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and specification of mechanical systems and equipment for power generation and industrial facilities.
• Support preparation of equipment specifications, data sheets, and inquiry packages for pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Assist with equipment procurement, including vendor document reviews and technical evaluations under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements, codes, industry standards, and engineering specifications.
• Assist in developing technical scopes of work, engineering calculations, studies, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams across process, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Support preparation and review of engineering deliverables, including equipment layouts, P&IDs, and mechanical design packages.
• Conduct site visits and field walkdowns to gather information, verify existing conditions, and support project development.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and vendor documentation.
• Develop familiarity with applicable engineering codes, standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Support project schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives under the direction of experienced engineering staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level