Mechanical Engineer III

DSC Dredge • Reserve, LA

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the structural and mechanical components, equipment, and machinery behind our dredge builds. You will serve as the single point of contact across assigned projects — coordinating with Engineering, Production, Sales, and the client to keep designs, schedules, and deliverables on track from concept through manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environments
• Working knowledge of current API standards for rotating equipment, particularly centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and auxiliary systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational ability
• Proven collaborator who can work with minimal supervision and takes ownership of decisions and outcomes
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, and to take calls during off hours to support client objectives

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
• PE licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact on assigned dredge project(s), coordinating with other Engineering disciplines, Production, Sales, and the client to ensure the highest quality of service
• Design and develop structural and mechanical components, equipment, and machinery, including sourcing, volume models, and key performance parameters
• Create and refine technical parts and assembly drawings that capture design intent and document what's needed to accomplish manufacturing goals
• Manage electrical parts used within mechanical design models (PCBs, connectors, plugs, layout control models) and coordinate interface details with the electrical engineering team
• Create and maintain the Bill of Materials, release packages, and design history files for assigned projects
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage resolution of engineering issues, including any required design changes to existing equipment
• Maintain ongoing project requirements and specifications, review team design work for quality, and provide technical guidance to designers and drafters
• Participate in schedule development during the initial sales effort and partner with the Scheduler to keep schedules updated throughout the project
• Provide engineering support to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales, and other departments to improve operational efficiency and meet compliance requirements
• Visit customer sites as required to support engineering challenges and translate customer requirements into technical specifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance & short-term disability
• Company-paid basic life insurance & long-term disability
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• PE licensure support including examination fees, study resources, and continuing education
• Relocation support available

What This Job Offers

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