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Engineer III Mechanical

Zachry Group


Job Location:

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Zachry Groupis currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer III with experience supporting power generation heavy industrial or process facility projects for its Omaha Design Center.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the planning design procurement and construction of mechanical systems and equipment for new and existing facilities. This position independently performs complex engineering assignments develops solutions to technical challenges and serves as a technical resource to less experienced engineers and designers.



Responsibilities
  • Design and specify mechanical systems and equipment for power generation and industrial facilities.

  • Prepare equipment specifications data sheets inquiry packages engineering calculations studies and design documentation.

  • Perform equipment procurement activities including technical bid evaluations vendor coordination and vendor document reviews.

  • Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements codes and industry standards.

  • Develop technical scopes of work and engineering packages for equipment and system modifications.

  • Coordinate engineering activities with project teams including process civil structural electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

  • Serve as discipline engineer for small projects or major portions of larger projects.

  • Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as equipment layouts P&IDs mechanical design packages studies and technical reports.

  • Review work products developed by less experienced engineers and designers.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineer I and Engineer II personnel.

  • Participate in client meetings technical reviews and multidisciplinary project coordination activities.

  • Conduct site visits field walkdowns troubleshooting efforts and engineering assessments.

  • Support proposal development engineering estimates schedule development and project planning activities.

  • Contribute to achieving project schedule budget quality and safety objectives.



Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

  • Approximately 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience supporting:

    • Simple cycle or combined cycle power generation projects; or
    • Heavy industrial process petrochemical chemical refining manufacturing or similar industrial facility projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pumps heat exchangers tanks pressure vessels piping systems and related mechanical equipment.

  • Ability to independently execute engineering assignments and develop practical engineering solutions.

  • Strong understanding of engineering codes standards and industry practices.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • EIT certification.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.

  • Experience serving as the responsible engineer for project work scopes.

  • Experience supporting construction commissioning startup or field execution activities.

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
  • The employee will work in a variety of environments including offices warehouses and trailers or buildings located on active construction sites.

  • Construction site noise levels may range from moderate to high.

  • Construction sites may feature light- to heavy-duty equipment and vehicles small to large industrial equipment construction materials communication devices and hand or power tools.

  • The employee will be exposed to active work areas with personnel standing walking sitting signaling and communicating as well as audible alerts such as bells whistles and alarms.

  • The employee must be able to safely navigate and function in dynamic construction and industrial environments while maintaining awareness of surrounding activities and hazards.

Zachry is dedicated to providing a safe drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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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