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Engineer I Mechanical

Zachry Group


Job Location:

Charlotte, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Zachry Groupis currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer I to work in our Charlotte NC Engineering Design Center. We are looking for a range of qualifications ranging from entry level graduate engineers to experienced engineers seasoned in the industry.

Position Summary
Responsible in the Design Office for Project specific Mechanical Engineering and Design functions.

Position Highlights
Must have bachelors in mechanical engineering or related engineering field
Will work on planning design procurement and quality of installation of mechanical systems and equipment.
Prefer Power or Heavy Industrial experience



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 install operate and maintain mechanical products 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.
  • Develop coordinate or monitor all aspects of production including selection of manufacturing methods fabrication or operation of product designs.
  • 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.
  • Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
  • 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.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.


Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related 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

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field
  • FE and PE or willingness to obtain both
  • Energy and Chemical and/or Power Design Engineering Experience

Physical Requirements

Physical demands

  • Employee will be required to communicate in person via telephone email video chat and software systems.
  • Position will include visits to 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.

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




Required Experience:

IC


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Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors

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