Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Capital Projects
Reports to: VP Technology and CI
Department: Engineering
Status: Regular Full Time Position – Exempt/Salary
Position Value Proposition
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing capital expenditure projects related to steel fabrication and manufacturing. This role involves designing mechanical systems, managing automated machine installation project timelines and budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy industrial environments and a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles applied to manufacturing, automation and steel fabrication processes.
Core Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution: Lead the design, budgeting, and implementation of capital projects involving mechanical systems in steel fabrication plants.
- Equipment Specification & Procurement: Identify and specify mechanical equipment and systems required for fabrication and erection processes.
- Process Improvement: Analyze current operations and recommend changes to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality. Mechanical design and overseeing the build of custom solutions is required.
- Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Vendor Coordination: Work with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery and installation of mechanical components.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure all mechanical designs and installations comply with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with fabrication, erection, quality, and safety teams to align project goals and execution.
- Budget & Timeline Management: Monitor project costs and schedules to ensure alignment with capital expenditure plans.
Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:
Work Experience
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or steel fabrication industrial environment. Shop floor and/or job site experience required.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, construction engineering, or a related field.
Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structural steel components, and fabrication processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities across engineering and operations teams.
- Understand safety standards and regulatory compliance in industrial environments.
Software & Technology
Position will require the use of 2D & 3D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and project management tools.
Work Environment
Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions and may require occasional evening and weekends. Travel will be required up to 30% of the time. This position is indoors in a climate-controlled office. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.
DBM Global, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing or steel fabrication industrial environment, including shop floor or job site experience.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, construction engineering, or related field.
- Mechanical design and overseeing the build of custom solutions for fabrication and erection processes.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structural steel components, and fabrication processes.
- Ability to develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience specifying and procuring mechanical equipment and coordinating with vendors/contractors.
- Understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance in industrial environments.
- Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and project management tools.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
What We Do
DBM Global is a steel fabrication company that offers its clients with a range of construction services.
