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

Zen Sherpa • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Join a leading engineering team supporting Gulf Coast industrial, petrochemical, and offshore lifting projects . You’ll design mobile crane components, lifting devices, and heavy mechanical systems used across Houston’s major fabrication and energy hubs. 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.

Requirements

• 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%

Nice To Haves

• Offshore, industrial, or construction lifting background
• Familiarity with gantry systems, winches, PLC-integrated equipment
• Experience writing work packs, test plans, and field documentation
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed