Mechanical Field Engineer

Responsible in the Field for Project specific Mechanical Engineering and Design functions.

Position Highlights

• Must have bachelor’s in mechanical engineeringor related engineering field
• Will work on planning, design, procurement, construction and quality of installation of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Prefer Power Plant Design and/or Heavy Industrial Design experience

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing project specific objectives on time, under direction of Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer;
  Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
• Assist mechanical designers and drafters in developing the structural design of equipment and piping systems using computer-assisted design (CAD) and 3D design software
• Research, design, evaluate, and oversee the installation of equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement operating procedures, and resolve system malfunctions.
• Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for other personnel; both within the company and for the customer.
• Function as a liason between the Design Engineering team and the Construction team to solve problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Complex Problem Solving
• Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal and Written)
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making Attention to Detail
• Strong desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• FE and PE or willingness to obtain both
• Power Plant Design or Power Plant Construction Experience

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems.
• Position will include work at construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots.

Work environment

• Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse, and trailer or building on construction sites.
• On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells, whistles and alarms.

Zachry
is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Job Identification 13266
• Job Category Project/Field
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 02:34 PM
• Locations 8500 Semora Road, Roxboro, NC, 27573, US