Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager – Industrial

DLZ Corporation • Merrillville, IN

3h

About The Position

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to join its Industrial group in Merrillville, Indiana. The role combines hands-on mechanical design with project leadership, client coordination, and field involvement in active industrial and steel-mill environments. Depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, the position may be filled at the Mechanical Engineer III or Project Manager level.

The position leads or supports mechanical engineering projects from conceptual design through construction, while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. It also involves site visits to verify existing conditions and support design and construction activities, with a requirement to work safely in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan. Occasional travel or overnight stays may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading mechanical design assignments or managing engineering projects.
• Strong experience with equipment layouts, fabrication or construction documents, and field coordination.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Strong communication, organization, and client-service skills.
• Ability to safely visit and traverse active industrial and construction sites.
• Occasional travel or overnight stays may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial, steel-mill, manufacturing, metals, chemical, or petrochemical experience is preferred.
• AutoCAD or Inventor experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design for industrial and steel-mill facilities.
• Develop and review equipment layouts, 3D models, fabrication drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, multidisciplinary teams, vendors, fabricators, contractors, and field personnel.
• Assist with project scopes, proposals, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and staffing needs.
• Manage or support projects from conceptual design through construction.
• Review vendor submittals, fabrication drawings, and installation work for compliance with design requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and quality-control review for mechanical project deliverables.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and support design and construction activities.
• Mentor less-experienced staff and manage multiple projects within established schedules and budgets.
• Perform all work safely and responsibly in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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