Engineer II Mechanical

Zachry Group • Omaha, NE

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer II with experience supporting power generation, heavy industrial, or process facility projects for its Omaha Design Center. The Mechanical Engineer II will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the planning, design, procurement, and construction of mechanical systems and equipment for new and existing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Approximately 2 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting: Simple cycle or combined cycle power generation projects; or Heavy industrial, process, petrochemical, chemical, refining, manufacturing, or similar industrial facility projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment commonly used in industrial facilities, such as pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• 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 early-career experience supporting power generation, industrial, or process facility projects.
• EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and specification of mechanical systems and equipment for power generation and industrial facilities.
• Assist in preparing equipment specifications, data sheets, and inquiry packages for pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, piping systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Participate in equipment procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
• Assist in the development of technical scopes of work, engineering calculations, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams, including process, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Support the preparation and review of engineering deliverables such as 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.
• Contribute to meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives under the guidance of senior engineering staff.

What This Job Offers

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