Mechanical Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Corporate Headquarters - LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $ - $

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Engineering

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer 3
Department:
Mechanical

Reports To:

Mechanical Director/Supervisor
FLSA:
Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 AM to 5 PM

Travel Required:

Up to 20%

Location:

Lakewood, Colorado
Management:
No
EEO:
Professionals
Job Family:
Professionals

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full‑scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team‑centric approach to our work.

This is a hands‑on, full‑time position with day‑to‑day duties that include performing design and sizing of equipment, producing datasheets and specifications, hydraulic calculations and analyses, 3D modeling support, construction drawing reviews, and any other mechanical components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing or oil & gas facilities or required by our clients.

• Mechanical Engineering:
  • Produces equipment datasheets and specifications.
  • Develops and reviews pipe specifications while ensuring correct pump/hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations.
  • Creates pipes, valves, and fittings Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Performs equipment, pipe, and technical valve evaluations on contractor bid packages.
  • Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.
• Construction Documents:
  • Produces line and equipment lists.
  • Performs 3D modeling support & isometric reviews.
  • Reviews construction drawings and documents.
• Construction Support:
  • Performs site walk‑downs, including as‑builts to support construction efforts.
  • Works with contractors to answer RFIs, produce project cost and bid packages, and mechanical scope of work documents.
• Stress Analysis:
  • Develops models in CAESAR II to perform stress analysis.
  • Develops stress analysis reports.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Company

Hours:

This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. 40‑hour work week, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary with the workload. Evenings/Weekends/OTAs needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

• Position:
  Relevant Experience
• Education:
  
  Mechanical Engineer 35+ years of experience practicing discipline‑specific engineering on multidiscipline project teams required. Professional Engineer License required. Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Skills:
  
  This role will provide preliminary design and cost estimates by estimating mechanical quantities and construction costs, as well as produce project cost estimates. In addition to the essential duties listed above, this position acts as Engineer‑of‑Record and review/seals designs created by other team members, as well as assists with training/mentoring less experienced engineers and designers. This position should have competent job knowledge and be able to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Specialized
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Problem‑solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively. Self‑direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines. Leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects. Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks. Must have a valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
• Supervisory Expectations:
  The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team…